Paintings, sketches and linocuts by Nigerian artists and school children, 1937-1953
folder
Many of the pictures were reproduced in Nigeria and there are some proofs and pages from the magazine. The art work includes 23 paintings by E. Okaybulu showing African ceremonies, dances and other activities, some with descriptive notes and stories written on the back.
Other artists include:
- B.C. Enwonwu
- Akinola Lasekan
- C.C. Ibeto
- Giwa
- Awokoya
- D.S. Banjo
There are also two paintings by Europeans:
- "The Mungo Park - Lander Memorial at Jebba" by Henry W. Porter, Senior Architect, Public Works Department
- The design for the cover of Nigeria no. 23 by K.A. Robertson, London.
Dates
- Creation: 1937-1953
Extent
1 folder
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Afr. s. 1451, box 8, file 1
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk