Married Woman - Zulu
CCAC #: | 0287 |
Artwork title: | Married Woman - Zulu |
Artist(s): |
Barbara Tyrrell |
Year made: | 1944 |
Artwork type: | Paper |
Medium: | Acrylic and oil on board |
Dimensions (mm): | 485 x 390 |
Framed dimensions (in mm): | 560 x 472 x 15 |
Artwork series: |
Barbara Tyrrell's ethnographic drawings |
Source: | Donated by artist |
Year acquired: | 2009 |
Installation type: | Movable artwork |
Current location: | On a travelling exhibition |
Exhibitions: |
A LUTA CONTINUA: Reflecting on 30 years of democracy through the CCAC - National Arts Festival, Makhanda - 20 to 30 June 2024 A LUTA CONTINUA: Reflecting on 30 years of democracy through the CCAC - William Humphreys Art Gallery, Kimberley - 1 August to 7 September 2024 A LUTA CONTINUA: Reflecting on 30 years of democracy through the CCAC - KZNSA Gallery, Durban - 27 September - 10 November 2024 |
Signage: | The beadwork and ornaments as part of this woman’s hairstyle match the designs and style of her area. The headband is an essential part of showing respect towards her husband and his family. Respect is key in families joined by marriage and in the matter of age. |
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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.