Nelson Mandela
CCAC #: | 0142 |
Artwork title: | Nelson Mandela |
Artist(s): |
Chris Ledochowski |
Year made: | Unknown |
Artwork type: | Photography |
Medium: | Hand Coloured Photolithograph |
Dimensions (mm): | 1300 x 510 |
Edition: | 143/180 |
Source: | Unrecorded |
Installation type: | Movable artwork |
Current location: | On private display |
Signage: | Chris photographed on February 11, 1990 at Cape Town's City Hall, where Nelson Mandela delivered his public speech, "I stand here before you as a humble servant of you, the people. Your heroic sacrifices have made it possible for me to be here today. I place the remaining years of my life in your hands." Chris's photograph is a testament to the collective joy that marked the fall of Apartheid. |

Photographer: Unrecorded
Photo copyright: Consult with CCT curatorial team
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NOTE: The process of photographing artworks in the CCAC is underway - we are currently working to improve image quality and display on the CMS but have included internal reference photos for identification purposes in the interim.
NOTE: The process of photographing artworks in the CCAC is underway - we are currently working to improve image quality and display on the CMS but have included internal reference photos for identification purposes in the interim.