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Seydou Keïta — Three women wearing 'Grand dakar' dresses and 'a la de gaulle' headscarves
Seydou Keïta

Three women wearing 'Grand dakar' dresses and 'a la de gaulle' headscarves

Seydou Keïta's photograph from 2001 captures three women wearing traditional 'Grand dakar' dresses and 'à la de Gaulle' headscarves, showcasing West African fashion and identity. The gelatin silver print demonstrates Keïta's celebrated documentary approach to portraying Mali's contemporary culture and style.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 2001.

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April 4, 2023

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Seydou Keïta, Three women wearing 'Grand dakar' dresses and 'a la de gaulle' headscarves

Seydou Keïta's photograph from 2001 captures three women wearing traditional 'Grand dakar' dresses and 'à la de Gaulle' headscarves, showcasing West African fashion and identity. The gelatin silver print demonstrates Keïta's celebrated documentary approach to portraying Mali's contemporary culture and style.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 2001.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Malian, Cultural, 20th Century, Women, Photograph, Gelatin Silver Print, Portrait, Fashion, Colorful, Figurative

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Art Institute of Chicago