Sisi EkoEl Anatsui · 1990
1990
173.0 x 31.0 cm
Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art
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About this artwork
- Title: Sisi Eko
- Artist: El Anatsui
- Year: 1990
- Original dimensions: 173.0 x 31.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art
- Main color: Rosy Brown
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
Questions & Answers
How strong is the contrast in "Sisi Eko" by El Anatsui?
The light-dark contrast of "Sisi Eko" is recorded as gentle. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.
Which artist is "Sisi Eko" attributed to?
"Sisi Eko" is attributed to El Anatsui.
Which palette and lead color define "Sisi Eko"?
"Sisi Eko" by El Anatsui uses an earthy palette, with rosy brown (#9b9e9f) as the dominant color.
What is the perceived brightness of "Sisi Eko" by El Anatsui?
Overall, "Sisi Eko" is recorded as bright. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.
In what year was "Sisi Eko" by El Anatsui created?
"Sisi Eko" by El Anatsui was created in 1990.
How is "Sisi Eko" by El Anatsui proportioned, and how big is it?
"Sisi Eko" by El Anatsui is a tall composition measuring 173 x 31 cm in the original.
How old was El Anatsui when creating "Sisi Eko" in 1990?
El Anatsui made "Sisi Eko" at the age of 46. The artist was born in 1944 and the work is dated 1990.