Sad People

1970

John Ndevasia Muafangejo

Associated Names
John Ndevasia Muafangejo

Artist, Namibian, 1943 - 1987

The image is a black and white print divided into two main sections. The top section shows five figures sitting closely together. They have varied expressions and their facial features are emphasized with white detailing on a dark background. The figures have short hair and are dressed in patterned garments. One figure holds their head with both hands, while another rests a hand on their cheek. Their legs are bent, and they sit in a compact arrangement against a solidly patterned background.

The bottom section portrays two large main figures and several smaller faces beneath them. To the left, a person sits on the ground with their knees up and one hand resting on a knee. They have a beard, short hair, and wear a sleeveless patterned garment. Opposite them is a detailed tree with leaves and hanging fruit. A person stands near the tree, holding a small child wrapped in cloth. Below them are several small faces. The environment around the scenes consists of the patterned background in a rectangular frame.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    linocut on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of the Saihou Saidy Family

  • Dimensions

    image: 51.4 × 33.8 cm (20 1/4 × 13 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 58.2 × 43.9 cm (22 15/16 × 17 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.55.2


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Warren Siebrits via Russell Kaplan Auctioneers, 2005, Debbie and Saihou Saidy, 2005

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"John Muafangejo 1970" lower center margin, graphite. "Sad People" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. "25/130" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.


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