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What is Marlene Dumas famous for?
Marlene Dumas is famous for her artwork. After experimenting with paintings, collages, prints, installations and drawings, she elected to use pen and ink as her sole medium. Her work often explores sociopolitical themes, such as sexuality, political violence and gender. Some of her best-known pieces include The Painter, Lucy, Stern and Genetic Longing. Find a range of Marlene Dumas art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
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A Long Silence
By Marlene Dumas
Located in New York, NY
An early and scarce impression of this color lithograph, printed in black and light beige on white wove Zerkall paper. This print has full margins and is signed and dated in pencil b...
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Black and White, Color, Lithograph

2004 Lithograph 'Semite' by Marlene Dumas, Signed
By Marlene Dumas
Located in Dronten, NL
Lithograph, 2004, on wove paper, signed, dated and titled in pencil, numbered 70/100, the full sheet, in perfect condition, never framed. Measures: Sheet: 450 x 350 mm. Provenance: C...
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Early 2000s Dutch Prints

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Paper

James Baldwin (from the series Great Men) limited time release poster
By Marlene Dumas
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Beautiful poster by Marlene Dumas. Was sold only for a limited time.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art

Materials

Lithograph

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