Rastafari Sketch No.1Gordon De La Mothe · 1981

  • Art movementContemporary Realism
  • Creation date1981
  • MuseumBlack Cultural Archives

Gordon De La Mothe (1933 –)

Gordon de la Mothe (b. 1933) is a Grenadian artist, writer & educator exploring racialised beauty, sexuality & race relations in his work. Author of 'Reconstructing the Black Image', awarded OBE for services to art. Discover portraits, sketches & mor

Black Cultural Archives (London, United Kingdom)

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Gordon de la Mothe was given an OBE in 2015, primarily for services to art on the Commonwealth island of Grenada, West Indies, his birthplace. He established the teaching of art in Grenada, teaching GCSE and A Level art. The courses he began and taught have resulted in many successful young people establishing careers in the West Indies, America and Great Britain. He came to England in 1957 with a few O Levels, but worked his way up in teaching. He created the very successful series of teaching sessions which were eventually published into the seminal book Reconstructing the Black Image. A preliminary pencil drawing by Gordon de la Mothe of an unknown Rastafari.

About this artwork

  • Title: Rastafari Sketch No.1
  • Artist: Gordon De La Mothe
  • Year: 1981
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Black Cultural Archives
  • Movement: Contemporary Realism
  • Color palette: Monochrome
  • Keywords: grayscale artwork, portrait sketching, west indies art
  • Color intensity: Balanced

Questions & Answers

What color harmony does "Rastafari Sketch No.1" by Gordon De La Mothe display?

The color harmony of "Rastafari Sketch No.1" is recorded as unified palette.

Which artistic current is "Rastafari Sketch No.1" by Gordon De La Mothe part of?

"Rastafari Sketch No.1" is a work of Contemporary Realism. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.

How does "Rastafari Sketch No.1" balance light and dark?

"Rastafari Sketch No.1" by Gordon De La Mothe is recorded as brilliant, with a luminous luminance.

What kind of colors does "Rastafari Sketch No.1" use?

The colors of "Rastafari Sketch No.1" form a monochrome palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.

In what year was "Rastafari Sketch No.1" by Gordon De La Mothe created?

"Rastafari Sketch No.1" dates from 1981. The date places the work within Gordon De La Mothe's career and its era.

At what age did Gordon De La Mothe make "Rastafari Sketch No.1"?

Gordon De La Mothe made "Rastafari Sketch No.1" at the age of 48. The artist was born in 1933 and the work is dated 1981.

Who is the artist behind "Rastafari Sketch No.1"?

"Rastafari Sketch No.1" is attributed to Gordon De La Mothe.

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