The Dream II (mae)
A double portrait of the artist’s alter ego Asme, representing the absence of representation of the black female body in art history. The double figure is depicted cradling eggs in the palms of their hands.
History note: The artist; purchased from the Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg by the Contemporary Art Society through its Collections Fund at Frieze, 2023; presented to The Fitzwilliam Museum, 2023
Presented by the Contemporary Art Society through the Collections Fund at Frieze, 2023/24
Height: 117 cm
Width: 123 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (2023) by Contemporary Art Society
21st Century
Production date:
AD 2023
Painting : Crayon, pencil and oil on linen
Accession number: PD.21-2023
Primary reference Number: 313331
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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