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Ancho by John Kenny. 26.5 x 26.5" portrait photo with Acrylic Face-Mount 2009

2009

$1,529.09
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€1,299.21
CA$2,083.51
A$2,346.74
CHF 1,215.29
MX$28,500.20
NOK 15,437.01
SEK 14,643.31
DKK 9,693.86
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Ancho is a Hamer woman from the Omo Valley in Southern Ethiopia. John met her on his first journey to the region in 2006. Her portrait was featured on the front cover of a number of magazines and, on his return, he searched her out. This image is her reaction to the revelation and to seeing herself in print 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 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 Certificate of Authenticity Country – Ethiopia Culture – Hamer Year – 2009 Frame - Acrylic face-mounted Size- 26.5" x 26.5"
  • Creator:
    John Kenny
  • Creation Year:
    2009
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    40" x 40" portrait photo with acrylic face mount. Edition of 12Price: $3,475
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  • Gallery Location:
    Coltishall, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU154628187682

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