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Seydou Keïta — 'Untitled (Family)', 1952-55
Seydou Keïta

'Untitled (Family)', 1952-55

Seydou Keïta's Untitled (Family) from 1952-55 is a portrait photograph documenting Mali's urban life during the mid-20th century. The work captures the dignity and formal poses of his sitters in celebration of African identity.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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November 10, 2021

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 61

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Seydou Keïta, 'Untitled (Family)', 1952-55

Seydou Keïta's Untitled (Family) from 1952-55 is a portrait photograph documenting Mali's urban life during the mid-20th century. The work captures the dignity and formal poses of his sitters in celebration of African identity.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Malian, Family, Monochrome, Serene, Documentary, Photograph, Portrait, Mid-Century, Figurative, Black and White

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Art Institute of Chicago