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Young man playing a harp

Veillon, Margo1907-2003

The American University of Cairo - Libraries and Learning Technologies

The American University of Cairo - Libraries and Learning Technologies
Egypt, Egypt

India ink and acrylic portrait sketch of a young man playing the benega, the traditional Ethiopian harp. The portrait shows his profile, as he is looking to the left. The sketch is very rough, showing the guidelines for the drawing and without much detail. The background, a greyish blue, is rushed and textured. This work is part of a larger group of works created during Veillon's travels in Ethiopia.

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  • Title: Young man playing a harp
  • Creator: Veillon, Margo
  • Creator Lifespan: 1907-2003
  • Creator Nationality: Swiss
  • Date Created: 1907-2003
  • Location: American University in Cairo, Egypt
  • Physical Dimensions: 61 cm x 40.7 cm
  • Subject Keywords: Portraits, Egyptian -- 20th century.
  • Type: paintings (visual works)
  • Rights: To inquire about rights and permissions, contact the Rare Books and Special Collections Library, The American University in Cairo at +20.2.2615.3676 or rbscl-ref@aucegypt.edu.
  • Medium: acrylic and oil on cardboard
  • Art Genre: portraits
  • Art Movement: Expressionist (style)
  • Art Form: acrylic paintings (visual works)
  • Support: cardboard
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