Négresse de Bahia - Indienne botocudo by Gherasim Luca

Négresse de Bahia - Indienne botocudo 1970

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toned paper

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muted colour palette

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photo restoration

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text

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historical photography

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historical fashion

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unrealistic statue

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coffee painting

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watercolour illustration

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pencil art

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watercolor

"Négresse de Bahia - Indienne botocudo" (1970) by Romanian artist Gherasim Luca is a collage artwork consisting of two photographic images. The left image shows a woman from Bahia, Brazil, while the right image shows a woman from the Botocudo tribe. The work uses contrasting images of different races to comment on social issues and cultural diversity. Luca was known for incorporating found objects and images into his work, and "Négresse de Bahia - Indienne botocudo" is a prime example of his unique artistic style. The use of photographs within this work showcases the artist's interest in examining the complexities of human existence.

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