General
    General
    Object Auto ID
    86575
    Quantity
    1.00
    Object Description

    An oil painting depicting three figures, two adults seated below a window and one standing child. The figures are illuminated by light cast from the right side of the scene. Both seated figures are depicted wearing hats and have lowered heads. The child's right side and half portrait is illuminated. 

    There is a strong sense of light and dark within this work and strong contrasting shadows. 

    Provenance

    The work was acquired by the current owner's parents in South Africa, approximately over 50 years ago.

    Description
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    Distinguishing Features

    This work depicts two seated adult figures (on on the floor and one on a seat) and one standing child figure illuminated in a cast light. Both adult figure's heads are turned away from the viewer while the child side portrait is depicted. 

    There is emphasis on light and dark within this work with strong contrasting shadows. 

    Inscriptions
    signed 'G SEKOTO' to the lower right.
    Measurement Type Unit Value
    36.00
    46.00
    History
    Object Age
    circa 1940's
    Object Age Comment
    This work is undated but likely painted in the late 1940's.

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