Bruce Onobrakpeya Nigerian, b. 1932
Portrait of Aladeselu, 1977
Deep Etching
21 x 11 inches
Edition 12 of 250
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'Aladeselu' represents a rare foray by Professor Bruce Onobrakpeya into the realm of portraiture. The artwork was originally commissioned as a depiction of the father of one of the artist's...
"Aladeselu" represents a rare foray by Professor Bruce Onobrakpeya into the realm of portraiture. The artwork was originally commissioned as a depiction of the father of one of the artist's friends. However, upon completion, the friend expressed dissatisfaction, claiming that the portrayal did not resemble his father. Despite this initial critique, Aladeselu has gained renown over time and has been reproduced in various colors and mediums. Today, it stands as one of Onobrakpeya's most celebrated and iconic works.