Self-portrait

Original Title

Self-portrait

Date

1970

Creator

Patricia Ann Morris

Description

Morris's sculpture depicts a stylized version of the artist's own head and neck. As was required by Professor Simms, the artist adorned her self-portrait with swirls on the neck and rear of the scalp. The bust's blue hue is unique within the Texas Southern terracotta collection.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

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HBCU student work See all items with this value

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Additional Subject

Afrocentrism

Black art

Sculpture

Type

Sculpture

Medium

Terracotta

Measurements

9 in x 13 1/4 in x 8 in

Format

JPEG

HBCU Identifier

pc128

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.TSU.0060

Contributing Institution

Texas Southern University