Sane Wadu (1954) - "Husband and Wives Dancing"
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An original expressionist acrylic painting on paper by Sane Wadu (born 1954) titled “Husband and Wives Dancing”, created in 1984, signed, in excellent condition, about 24 x 24 cm visible (50 x 40 cm including frame), origin Kenya, edition original, sold by owner or dealer.
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A beautifully original expressionist acrylic painting on paper by Sane Wadu (1954), 1984.
Sane Wadu, born as Walter Njugana Mbugua in 1954 in Kenya, is an important artist within modern East African art. He began painting professionally in the 1980s, became known for his expressive depictions of people and animals, and was co-founder of the Ngecha Artists’ Association. His work has been exhibited internationally.
On the label there is a reference to the Gallery of Contemporary East African Art, which from the mid-1980s was active in collaboration with the Kenya Museum Society and the National Museums of Kenya. This gallery organized exhibitions and also had a shop where artworks were sold.
The work is signed on the front lower right with "Sane Wadu".
The dimensions including the frame are approximately 50 x 40 cm, the artwork itself is approximately 24 x 24 cm (visible 23 x 23 cm).
The reverse side lists the title, the artist, and a reference to the art world in Kenya.
A beautifully original expressionist acrylic painting on paper by Sane Wadu (1954), 1984.
Sane Wadu, born as Walter Njugana Mbugua in 1954 in Kenya, is an important artist within modern East African art. He began painting professionally in the 1980s, became known for his expressive depictions of people and animals, and was co-founder of the Ngecha Artists’ Association. His work has been exhibited internationally.
On the label there is a reference to the Gallery of Contemporary East African Art, which from the mid-1980s was active in collaboration with the Kenya Museum Society and the National Museums of Kenya. This gallery organized exhibitions and also had a shop where artworks were sold.
The work is signed on the front lower right with "Sane Wadu".
The dimensions including the frame are approximately 50 x 40 cm, the artwork itself is approximately 24 x 24 cm (visible 23 x 23 cm).
The reverse side lists the title, the artist, and a reference to the art world in Kenya.
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Edition
Original
Artist
Sane Wadu (1954)
Title of artwork
"Husband and Wives Dancing"
Technique
Acrylic painting
Signature
Signed
Country of origin
Kenya
Year
1984
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
50 cm
Width
40 cm
Weight
1730 g
Style
Expressionism
Period
1980-1990
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