Elizabeth Catlett ( 1915 - 2012 ) was an American painter. Elizabeth Catlett s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 750 USD for Negro es Bello I (Black is Beautiful) (1968) in 2004 to 288000 USD for Homage to My Young Black Sisters. in 2009 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.