Of African Descent

Original Title

Of African Descent

Date

2016

Creator

Kingsley Onyeiwu

Description

Onyeiwu's painting depicts a smiling woman wearing a green dress with geometric designs, against a blue background. The artist is a Texas Southern alumnus and current art professor, teaching painting, drawing, and murals courses. Much of his work highlights the beauty of Black women.

Primary Subject

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Additional Subject

Afrocentrism

Black art

Educators

Faculty

Fashion

Womanism

Type

Painting

Medium

oil paint on canvas

Measurements

35 1/2 in x 30 in

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

pc172

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.TSU.0082

Contributing Institution

Texas Southern University

Collection

Permanent Collection