Reverse glass paintings, a popularized art form in Senegal, often depict religious figures and beautiful women as a way to commemorate and praise. They are affordable, and the same designs are duplicated repeatedly to meet demand. These portraits show women decked out in all their finery, including many of the jewelry designs seen throughout this exhibition.
Paint on Glass
Portrait of a Woman
Portrait of a Woman in Gold Jewelry
Reverse glass paintings, a popularized art form in Senegal, often depict religious figures and beautiful women as a way to commemorate and praise. They are affordable, and the same designs are duplicated repeatedly to meet demand. These portraits show women decked out in all their finery, including many of the jewelry designs seen throughout this exhibition.