Shadows of Liberty Artist: Titus Kaphar (American, born 1976, M.F.A. 2006)

2016

Modern and Contemporary Art

On view, 3rd floor, Modern and Contemporary Art and Design

Medium

Oil and rusted nails on canvas

Dimensions

274.32 × 213.36 cm (108 × 84 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with a gift from Ellen and Stephen Susman, B.A. 1962

Accession Number

2017.67.1

Culture

American

Period

21st century

Classification

Paintings

Disclaimer

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Provenance
From the artist's studio
Bibliography

  • "Acquisitions July 1, 2016–June 30, 2017," https://artgallery.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/bulletin/Pub-Bull-acquisitions-2017.pdf (accessed December 1, 2017).

Object copyright
©Titus Kaphar
In Copyright
Additional information

Object/Work type

histories (visual works), portraits

Subject

African American artists American history horses (animals) racism slavery

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