Original Title

Self-portrait

Date

1970

Creator

Patricia Ann Morris See all items with this value

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

Art See all items with this value

HBCU student work See all items with this value

HBCU institutional history See all items with this value

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