Rastafari Sketch No.3Gordon De La Mothe · 1983

  • Creation date1983
  • 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)

Discover Black British history at the Black Cultural Archives – a vital community hub preserving stories of resilience, activism, and cultural pride since 1981. Explore exhibitions & collections reflecting a rich legacy.

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 pen drawing by Gordon de la Mothe of an unknown Rastafari.

About this artwork

  • Title: Rastafari Sketch No.3
  • Artist: Gordon De La Mothe
  • Year: 1983
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Black Cultural Archives
  • Main color: Gray
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia

Questions & Answers

Who made "Rastafari Sketch No.3", and when?

"Rastafari Sketch No.3" was created by Gordon De La Mothe in 1983.

How old was Gordon De La Mothe when creating "Rastafari Sketch No.3" in 1983?

Gordon De La Mothe made "Rastafari Sketch No.3" at the age of 50. The artist was born in 1933 and the work is dated 1983.

Who created "Rastafari Sketch No.3"?

The artist behind "Rastafari Sketch No.3" is Gordon De La Mothe. The work is catalogued under Gordon De La Mothe's name.

Can the image of "Rastafari Sketch No.3" by Gordon De La Mothe be freely reproduced?

"Rastafari Sketch No.3" by Gordon De La Mothe is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

How is the palette of "Rastafari Sketch No.3" by Gordon De La Mothe described?

The colors of "Rastafari Sketch No.3" form a pastels palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.

Did "Rastafari Sketch No.3" stay in its artist's homeland?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. The artist's birth country is Grenada, and the museum holding the original is in United Kingdom.

When was "Rastafari Sketch No.3" made?

"Rastafari Sketch No.3" by Gordon De La Mothe was created in 1983.

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