Ours To Hold And Caress And Cherish

2017

Mwangi Hutter

Associated Names
Mwangi Hutter

Painter, founded 2005

This painting depicts two individuals hugging each other against a solid black background. One of the people has their back to us, while the other's face and arms are partially visible. The person facing away from us appears to be nude, and they have long hair that appears to be styled in a loose afro. Their skin and hair have been painted in shades of dark gray only slightly lighter than the black background, and their legs have not been included. The other person has short hair, and we can see half of their face, which seems to be in a neutral expression. We can also see their forearms and hands, which are wrapped around the other figure in a tight embrace. This person has been painted in bright white and shades of light gray. The paint on both figures is streaky, creating areas of uneven color. It also runs down the painting, creating drips that overlap with one another.
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The artists; purchased 2017 by Anthony T. Podesta, Washington, D.C.; gift 2020 to NGA.

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Q108687075

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