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Alice and Martin Provensen
Ethiopians Shake Hands with Europeans

1960s circa

About the Item

This deceptively naive painting was most likely done for a children's book. Upon close study, the viewer will recognize that this painting is anything but a child's effort. It's a greeting of Africa and Europe with Ge'ez or Ethiopic script used as call-outs to express in words and in pictures the narrative. It's quite a complex composition and flat pictorial style that predates many of similar works that are quite popular today The Provensens are the beloved couple that has done over 40 children's books. Signed lower left. Hinged mounted on archival board but unframed. Gouache on board.
  • Creator:
    Alice and Martin Provensen (1918 - 2018, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1960s circa
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good - Some paint loose, surface smudge and rubbing and craquelure. Mostly visible on close inspection.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU38539437982
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