Self PortraitGordon De La Mothe · 2009

  • Art movementContemporary Realism
  • Creation date2009
  • 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

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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.This pastel drawing is a self portrait of the artist Gordon de la Mothe when he was 75 year sold.

About this artwork

  • Title: Self Portrait
  • Artist: Gordon De La Mothe
  • Year: 2009
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Black Cultural Archives
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Keywords: pastel self-portrait, grenadian art”, "realistic portrait"
  • Color hue: Golden Yellow Range

Questions & Answers

In what year was "Self Portrait" by Gordon De La Mothe created?

The creation of "Self Portrait" by Gordon De La Mothe is dated 2009.

What was Gordon De La Mothe's age when "Self Portrait" was created?

Gordon De La Mothe was 76 years old when creating "Self Portrait" in 2009. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1933.

What saturation and intensity does "Self Portrait" by Gordon De La Mothe show?

The colors of "Self Portrait" by Gordon De La Mothe show a subtle color saturation with a balanced intensity.

What luminance does "Self Portrait" by Gordon De La Mothe have?

The luminance recorded for "Self Portrait" by Gordon De La Mothe is soft shadow.

Who is the artist behind "Self Portrait"?

"Self Portrait" is attributed to Gordon De La Mothe.

What are the reproduction rights of "Self Portrait" at the Black Cultural Archives?

The copyright status of "Self Portrait" by Gordon De La Mothe is clear: the work is still protected by copyright. Its presence at the Black Cultural Archives does not change that status.

Which artist and which style stand behind "Self Portrait"?

Behind "Self Portrait" stand Gordon De La Mothe and the Contemporary Realism movement.

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