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Al-an deSouza

(Born in Kenya, 1958; active in the United States)

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Artist

Al-an deSouza

Date

2003

Medium

Five chromogenic prints mounted on aluminum

Dimensions

Panel a: 21 5/16 × 29 3/4 inches (54.1 × 75.6 cm)
Panel b: 14 3/4 × 29 3/4 inches (37.5 × 75.6 cm)
Panel c: 22 13/16 × 29 3/4 inches (57.9 × 75.6 cm)
Panel d: 12 3/4 × 29 3/4 inches (32.4 × 75.6 cm)
Panel e: 18 1/2 × 29 3/4 inches (47 × 75.6 cm)

Credit Line

Acquired through the Nancy Horton Bartels, Class of 1948, Endowment

Object
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2023.012.002 a-e