Lalla Essaydi

Moroccan, born 1956

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The image shows a person from behind, wearing a garment with a repetitive script pattern. The background also features the same script pattern. The person's head is covered, and their feet are slightly visible with worn shoes.
Lalla Essaydi, Converging Territories #29, 2004, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Julia J. Norrell, in honor of Nell Hennessy), 2015.19.5241

Converging Territories #29

Lalla Essaydi · 2004 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5241
The artwork features four figures standing side by side, with their full bodies shown. The figures are positioned upright, facing forward. Three of them are mostly covered in garments that blend into the background, which is inscribed with intricate, repetitive text. The first figure on the left is completely covered, including their face. The second figure has their face partially visible with only their eyes showing. The third figure, a child, has their face fully visible and is wearing a similar garment. The fourth figure, another child, stands on the far right with their face fully visible and also dressed in a similar attire. The background is a continuation of the garment's fabric, creating a seamless and unified appearance. The overall color palette is light, with beige and cream tones dominating the image.
Lalla Essaydi, Converging Territories #30, 2004, chromogenic print, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Julia J. Norrell, in honor of Nell Hennessy), 2015.19.5242

Converging Territories #30

Lalla Essaydi · 2004 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2015.19.5242