Romare Howard Bearden, American, 1911 to 1988, a watercolor painting on paper depicting a nude female figure. Signed by the artist lower left. Matted and framed. Romare Bearden was an American artist, author, and songwriter. He worked with many types of media including cartoons, oils, and collages. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Bearden grew up in New York City and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from New York University in 1935. Mid Century American Paintings And Art Collectibles.