Created by
Saar, Alison, American, born 1956
Printed by
Holton, Curlee Raven, American, born 1951
Date
2014
Medium
ink and mixed media on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 38 1/2 × 23 13/16 in. (97.8 × 60.5 cm)
Description
A mixed media print depicting featuring a chine appliqué print of a nude female figure in the midst of dark red thorny vines. The figure of the woman is a white, chine appliqué print with dark lines traversing her body beneath the skin and black relief print details on top. Her left foot is turned slightly to the right. Her left hand cradles her right breast, while her right hand rests on her lower abdomen.
Place printed
Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Visual Arts
Type
relief prints
screen prints
chine appliqué prints
Topic
Art
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Curlee Raven Holton of Raven Fine Art Editions
Object number
2019.73.1
Restrictions & Rights
© Alison Saar
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd537821d50-0570-400b-8c85-f372f7d40524

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