LIMITED EDITION 18x24 FRAMED "BEN'S ON U" Giclée FINE ART PRINT

$240.00

Bold, nostalgic, and deeply rooted in cultural pride, “Ben’s on U” by Sloan captures the soul of Ben’s Chili Bowl, the legendary U Street eatery that has fed the hearts, stomachs, and stories of Washington, D.C. since 1958. With rich brushstrokes and a saturated palette, Sloan transforms the restaurant’s iconic signage into a glowing symbol of resilience and Black legacy. Every detail—from the chili dog and burger illustrations to the handwritten-style “SINCE 1958”—is rendered with love and urgency, reminding viewers that Ben’s is not just a restaurant, but a living monument to community endurance, civil rights history, and urban identity. The bold orange and yellow tones blaze like a beacon, inviting memories of late nights, music, and the hum of U Street past and present. In an era of rapid gentrification, this painting stands as an act of preservation. Sloan doesn’t just paint a building—he paints a feeling. A place where culture is cooked into every bite and every brick holds the laughter, pain, and rhythm of D.C.’s people. Perfect for collectors who appreciate cultural landmarks, Black history, and the living heritage of Washington, D.C., this work makes a powerful statement on the wall—full of flavor, spirit, and story.

Bold, nostalgic, and deeply rooted in cultural pride, “Ben’s on U” by Sloan captures the soul of Ben’s Chili Bowl, the legendary U Street eatery that has fed the hearts, stomachs, and stories of Washington, D.C. since 1958. With rich brushstrokes and a saturated palette, Sloan transforms the restaurant’s iconic signage into a glowing symbol of resilience and Black legacy. Every detail—from the chili dog and burger illustrations to the handwritten-style “SINCE 1958”—is rendered with love and urgency, reminding viewers that Ben’s is not just a restaurant, but a living monument to community endurance, civil rights history, and urban identity. The bold orange and yellow tones blaze like a beacon, inviting memories of late nights, music, and the hum of U Street past and present. In an era of rapid gentrification, this painting stands as an act of preservation. Sloan doesn’t just paint a building—he paints a feeling. A place where culture is cooked into every bite and every brick holds the laughter, pain, and rhythm of D.C.’s people. Perfect for collectors who appreciate cultural landmarks, Black history, and the living heritage of Washington, D.C., this work makes a powerful statement on the wall—full of flavor, spirit, and story.

Hahnemühle German Etching is a mould-made, 100% alpha-cellulose paper with a rich texture and a slightly warm white tone. Velvety surface and substantial weight ( 310 gsm), which gives this fine art print a luxurious, museum-quality feel.


 Box frame is milled from solid ash, hand-stained by our team and finished with a specialist wax to accentuate the grain. The frame has a box profile measuring 20mm (front face) by 33mm (depth from wall). 

  • Includes a Giclée fine art print

  • Solid wood frame

  • Choice of frame color 

  • Can be ordered with a mount

  • Perspex or moth-eye glaze options

  • Delivered ready to hang