"Portrait Of A Dao Man – North Vietnam - Mixed Media"
Portrait of a Dao Man – Mixed media on tobacco leaves. North Vietnam, second half of the 20th century Portrait of an elderly man belonging to the Red Dao ethnic group, recognizable by his traditional red headdress. The work is created on large dried tobacco leaves, using a mixed media combining painting and collage. The face is shown in three-quarter view, with strong features and a calm expression. The plant support gives the work a textured appearance, with visible veins and areas of cracking or dripping due to the technique used. Media: painting on tobacco leaf Dimensions (including frame): 42 x 52 cm