Portrait of a Philosopher
| CCAC #: | 0173 |
| Artwork title: | Portrait of a Philosopher |
| Artist(s): |
Leonard Matsoso |
| Year made: | 1972 |
| Artwork type: | Paper |
| Medium: | Screenprint |
| Framed dimensions (in mm): | 523 x 365 |
| Edition: | 19/55 |
| Source: | Unrecorded |
| Installation type: | Movable artwork |
| Location area: | On public display |
| Signage: | An emphasis on form lends a sculptural presence to this portrait and the artist's work in general. Matsoso’s enigmatic, existentialist drawings are often unambiguous. Typically these consist of finely drawn monochromatic figures stripped of superfluous details and offset against blank backgrounds. |
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.