Female Figures Silk Print Framed by Robin Anderson MATTER COLLECTION
Width: 31.0
Depth: 1.0
Description
Robin Anderson (Kenyan, 1924-2012)
Signed in the bottom right corner as Robin A 45/400
This striking mixed-media style painting on silk, by Robin Anderson, depicts a group of veiled women and a child rendered in bold black silhouettes with glowing orange, gold, and patterned textile-inspired details. The layered geometric motifs and expressive faces create a strong sense of community, motherhood, and cultural identity.
The composition blends contemporary figurative art with African-inspired decorative elements, using contrast and repetition to give the work both warmth and movement. The muted abstract background allows the vibrant figures and intricate patterns to stand out dramatically.
Provenance: Matter Collection
From the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.
Height (In): 32.5
Width (In): 31.0
Depth (In): 1.0
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Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Kenya
Country of Origin: Kenya
Material
Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.