Ijo (Africa Dances)Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe · 1957

  • Creation date1957
  • Dimensions30.0 x 20.0 cm
  • MuseumYemisi Shyllon Museum of Art

Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe (1917 – 1994)

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Ijo is part of the Africa Dances, a series of paintings done by the icon, Ben Enwonwu between the 1940

About this artwork

  • Title: Ijo (Africa Dances)
  • Artist: Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe
  • Year: 1957
  • Original dimensions: 30.0 x 20.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art
  • Main color: Quinacridone Magenta
  • Color intensity: Balanced

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"Ijo (Africa Dances)" is attributed to Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe.

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When "Ijo (Africa Dances)" was created in 1957, Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe - born in 1917 - was 40 years old.

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Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu Mbe made "Ijo (Africa Dances)" in 1957.

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