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Wole Lagunju — Yemoja and the Dream of Monet's Water Lilies,
Wole Lagunju

Yemoja and the Dream of Monet's Water Lilies,

An oil painting by Wole Lagunju that merges African spirituality with European impressionism, depicting Yemoja (a Yoruba water deity) through the aesthetic lens of Monet's water lily series. The work bridges cultural and artistic traditions.

Medium
oil on canvas
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Contemporary Curated

September 7, 2022

Estimate: $15,000 – $20,000

Lot 11

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Wole Lagunju, Yemoja and the Dream of Monet's Water Lilies,

An oil painting by Wole Lagunju that merges African spirituality with European impressionism, depicting Yemoja (a Yoruba water deity) through the aesthetic lens of Monet's water lily series. The work bridges cultural and artistic traditions.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

African Art, Impressionism, Spirituality, Cultural Fusion, Wole Lagunju, Oil Painting, Yemoja, Contemporary

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