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Artist Derrick Adams (American, born 1970)

Printer Andre Ribuoli

CultureAmerican

Date2015

MediumPigment print on Hotpress, in original portfolio

Dimensions15 1/4 × 11 1/2 in. (38.7 × 29.2 cm)
Overall, Frame: 21 1/4 × 17 1/4 × 1 1/4 in. (54 × 43.8 × 3.2 cm)

Signedsigned, dated and numbered 12/18 in pencil verso

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number2020.16a

Not on view

DescriptionA collaged image of a woman in profile with her eye gazing towards the viewer. She has a headpiece with hook on the top and wears a sepia-toned bar. Only her upper body is visible. She is situated in front of a black-and-white brick castle with two towers, the ground is completely blackened and a short pathway leads to the closed door of the castle.

ProvenanceFrom the artist to Revolution Books, NY. Purchased by private collector. From collector to Black Art Auction, Indianapolis, IN. Purchased online by Chrysler Museum, July 11, 2020.