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Himba Child ll by John Kenny. 26.5 x 18" portrait photo with Acrylic Face-Mount

2010

$1,087.92
£795
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CA$1,492.94
A$1,671.69
CHF 872.20
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SEK 10,522.39
DKK 6,985.20
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A young Himba child from Namibia John Kenny’s work is all shot on location in some of the remotest corners of Africa. His images are all taken with natural light and his subjects in their day to day attire. The C-type prints are mounted with an acrylic face mount giving them a 3-dimensional appearance and a contemporary look. Edition of 25 Presentation: Acrylic face mounted C-type print Signed by the Artist Country – Namibia Culture – Himba Year – 2010 Frame - Acrylic face-mounted Size - 26.5" x 18"
  • Creator:
    John Kenny
  • Creation Year:
    2010
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    36" x 24" portrait photo with acrylic face mount. Edition of 12Price: $2,183
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  • Gallery Location:
    Coltishall, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU154628205322

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