Portrait of Mnonja
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Portrait of Mnonja is a vibrant contemporary artwork by Mickalene Thomas that celebrates Black female identity through bold patterns, rich textures, and a powerful, self-possessed subject.
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
contemporary artwork
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painting ⓘ |
| artHistoricalContext |
challenge to Eurocentric beauty ideals
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reclamation of Black female gaze ⓘ |
| artistEthnicity | African-American ⓘ |
| artistIntention |
to celebrate Black beauty
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to center Black female subjectivity ⓘ to question traditional portraiture conventions ⓘ |
| artistNationality | American ⓘ |
| artStyle |
patterned
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textured ⓘ vibrant ⓘ |
| colorPalette |
bold colors
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high contrast ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| creator | Mickalene Thomas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
celebrates Black womanhood
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expands representation of Black women in fine art ⓘ |
| depicts |
Black woman
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female subject ⓘ |
| genre | portrait ⓘ |
| hasElement |
bold patterns
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decorative surfaces ⓘ domestic interior setting ⓘ rich textures ⓘ |
| movement |
African-American art
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Black contemporary art ⓘ contemporary art ⓘ feminist art ⓘ |
| portrays |
confident Black woman
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self-possessed subject ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByArtist |
A Little Taste Outside of Love
NERFINISHED
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Le Déjeuner sur l’herbe: Les Trois Femmes Noires NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectPositioning |
direct gaze at viewer
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relaxed yet assertive pose ⓘ |
| theme |
Black female identity
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beauty standards ⓘ empowerment ⓘ representation of Black women ⓘ self-possession ⓘ |
| usesMedium |
acrylic paint
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enamel ⓘ mixed media ⓘ rhinestones ⓘ |
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