Self Portrait

Original Title

Self Portrait

Date

1967

Creator

Erma Gordon

Description

Erma Gordon's self portrait shows the artist from three different angles. The three profiles are tied together by a light, almost translucent fabric that is worn by the frontmost figure and held by the others. This motif is used repeatedly by the artist, including in her mural.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

HBCU student work See all items with this value

Clothing and dress See all items with this value

Art See all items with this value

Additional Subject

Black art

Fashion

Nature

Plants

Womanism

Type

Painting

Medium

casein paint on canvas

Measurements

37 1/2 in x 37 1/2 in

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

pc38

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.TSU.0012

Contributing Institution

Texas Southern University

Collection

Permanent Collection