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The Mediator

Marlene Dumas (mentioned on object), 2006

The Mediator is part of a series called Man Kind. Other paintings bear titles such as The Neighbour or The Pilgrim. They are portraits of men based on photographs from the media. But because their names are missing, we become confused as to who they are. Are we looking at a movie star, a terrorist or is it just the neighbour from around the corner? ‘...how would you know friend from foe?,’ Dumas herself wrote.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-5097
  • Dimensionsheight 131 cm x width 111 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek

Identification

  • Title(s)

    The Mediator

  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-A-5097

  • Description

    Portret van een man met halfgeloken ogen, een baard en lang zwart haar, tegen een overwegend roze achtergrond.


Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Marlene Dumas (mentioned on object), Amsterdam

  • Dating

    2006

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    olieverf op doek

  • Dimensions

    height 131 cm x width 111 cm


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Transfer to the State in lieu of inheritance tax, 2023. Collection Jan Maarten and Pauline Boll-Kruseman

  • Copyright

    Marlene Dumas


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