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Georges Ebrin Adingra (1933–2005)Untitled Composition with Figures and BirdsSand and paint on canvas, 100 x 50 cmAn exceptional and highly expressive work by the Ivorian artist Georges Ebrin Adingra, one of the most intriguing African modernists of the second half of the twentieth century. Born in Adaou, Ivory Coast, in 1933 and believed to have died in Paris in 2005, Adingra developed a distinctive visual language that merged African symbolism, spiritual imagery, and modernist abstraction.This large-format composition presents a dense and captivating universe populated by stylized faces, birds, masks, and symbolic forms. Executed in a rich palette of earthy browns, blacks, greys, reds, and subtle blue accents, the painting reveals layer upon layer of spontaneous yet carefully orchestrated marks. The surface possesses remarkable texture, suggesting both the influence of Art Brut and the visual traditions of West African mask culture.The composition is dominated by enigmatic human faces emerging from an intricate network of lines and forms. Birds, often associated with spirituality, freedom, and communication between worlds in African iconography, occupy a central role within the scene. The result is a powerful visual dialogue between the visible and the invisible, tradition and modernity, figuration and abstraction.Adingra's works remain relatively scarce on the international market, particularly examples of this size and complexity. His paintings are appreciated for their originality and their ability to bridge African cultural heritage with the global language of post-war modern art.DetailsArtist: Georges Ebrin Adingra (Adaou, Ivory Coast, 1933 – Paris, France 2005)Title: UntitledTechnique: Sand and paint on canvasDimensions: 100 × 50 cmSigned lower leftPeriod: Second half of the 20th centuryCondition: Good overall condition with age-related wear consistent with the work's age. Please refer carefully to the photographs for a complete impression.This striking and museum-worthy composition would make an outstanding addition to any collection focused on African modern art, Art Brut, outsider art, or post-war expressionism. Its strong visual presence, remarkable symbolism, and impressive format ensure immediate impact in any interior or collection.Provenance: Private European collection.A rare opportunity to acquire an important and visually compelling work by Georges Ebrin Adingra.
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