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Africa, Original Poster from Samaritaine Exhibition Paris - African Art - Framed

About the Item

Original Poster issued during the exhibition consecrated to "The Africa(s)" in Paris in 2000 in the famous department store " La Samaritaine" Titled " AfriqueS Je vous aime, meaning AfricaS I love you. Framed. Beautiful shot combining two representations of the African beauty, one Dan mask and one profile portrait of a lady... Inspired from the Art Deco period and echoed the photography by Man Ray « Noire et Blanche » (1926). Originally, the photograph depicts the famous French model Kiki de Montparnasse holding a black African mask. This poster inspired from this Man Ray photography depicts an African lady with an African mask, expressing the artist's interest in African art, which had a huge influence in the artistic movements of the first decades of the 20th century, principally during the Art Deco Period. Extremely rare on market Excellent condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 71 in (180.34 cm)Width: 49 in (124.46 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2000
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Black lacquered frame. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition, some minor marks due to the age.
  • Seller Location:
    Encino, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU881324610042

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