Street Vendor - Madagascar
Fabric painting—watercolor—depicting a Malagasy street vendor
Created in Antananarivo, Madagascar, by artist James Rainimaharosoa: 1860–1926
One of the first renowned Malagasy painters, trained in the late 19th century
(he worked notably with the British missionary William Johnson)
Created in Antananarivo, Madagascar, by artist James Rainimaharosoa: 1860–1926
One of the first renowned Malagasy painters, trained in the late 19th century
(he worked notably with the British missionary William Johnson)
A Malagasy laborer or street vendor carrying a heavy load balanced on his shoulder and holding a walking stick (often called amponga or traveler’s cane), depicted in a landscape of Antananarivo (as indicated by the signature Tananarive). This type of artwork is part of the local artistic production of the colonial era, some series of which were presented at international exhibitions (such as in Paris in 1900 or Marseille in 1906). Other examples or related works by the artist are preserved in archives and specialized libraries, such as the SOAS Library.
1 600 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Other
Width: 67 cm
Height: 83 cm
Reference (ID): 1853896
Availability: In stock
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