Samuel Kakaire - The Fisherman
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An original 2000 oil/mixed media on canvas/panel by Samuel Kakaire from Uganda, titled The Fisherman, signed 'KAKAIRE S' with Y2K, measuring 16 x 39 cm without a frame (19 x 42 cm with the blue marble frame) and in excellent original condition.
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Unique Expressionist painting “The Fisherman” (2000) – Samuel Kakaire (Uganda)
About the artwork and the artist
Samuel Kakaire (1961) is known for his unique fusion of African culture and Byzantine iconography—a style he perfected during his art studies in St. Petersburg.
This work shows a fisherman with a traditional fishing basket and reflects Kakaire's characteristic formal language: an elegant elongated anatomy and a powerful, expressionist dynamic. The painting is fully signed bottom right with "KAKAIRE S" and dated with the iconic "Y2K" (year 2000).
Specifications
• Artist: Samuel Kakaire (Uganda)
• Year: 2000 (Y2K period)
• Technique: Oil paint / mixed media on panel/canvas
• Dimensions without frame: 16 cm x 39 cm
• Dimensions with frame: 19 cm x 42 cm
• Frame: Includes a matching blue-marble frame that perfectly complements the cool tones in the artwork.
Condition and presentation
The painting is in excellent original condition.
Unique Expressionist painting “The Fisherman” (2000) – Samuel Kakaire (Uganda)
About the artwork and the artist
Samuel Kakaire (1961) is known for his unique fusion of African culture and Byzantine iconography—a style he perfected during his art studies in St. Petersburg.
This work shows a fisherman with a traditional fishing basket and reflects Kakaire's characteristic formal language: an elegant elongated anatomy and a powerful, expressionist dynamic. The painting is fully signed bottom right with "KAKAIRE S" and dated with the iconic "Y2K" (year 2000).
Specifications
• Artist: Samuel Kakaire (Uganda)
• Year: 2000 (Y2K period)
• Technique: Oil paint / mixed media on panel/canvas
• Dimensions without frame: 16 cm x 39 cm
• Dimensions with frame: 19 cm x 42 cm
• Frame: Includes a matching blue-marble frame that perfectly complements the cool tones in the artwork.
Condition and presentation
The painting is in excellent original condition.
Details
Artist
Samuel Kakaire
Sold with frame
Yes
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
The Fisherman
Technique
Mixed media
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
Uganda
Year
2000
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
42 cm
Width
19 cm
Weight
500 g
Depiction/theme
Day scene
Style
Expressionism
Period
1990-2000
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