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Catalog Data

Maker:
Tunde Odunlade, born 1954, Nigeria  Search this
Medium:
Paint/ink and marker on paper
Dimensions:
Image: 68.3 × 42.7 cm (26 7/8 × 16 13/16 in.)
Matted: 81.1 × 54.3 cm (31 15/16 × 21 3/8 in.)
Type:
Print
Geography:
Nigeria
Date:
2016
Description:
Hand-colored “floatograph” print on paper combining the techniques of marbling, batik, and calligraphy. Overall abstract drip and splatter patterns in yellow, red, blue and white hues.
Provenance:
Acquired from the artist, 2018
Content Statement:
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Credit Line:
Museum purchase
Object number:
2018-6-2
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© 2016 Tunde Odunlade
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Data Source:
National Museum of African Art
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ys71ada6a1a-4a42-449d-9568-b17354a764d3
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmafa_2018-6-2