A vibrant, sun-drenched portrait of three Colombian palenqueras in their traditional colorful dresses, balancing bowls of tropical fruit on their heads. The women wear bright ruffled dresses in yellow, red, and multi-colored patterns, paired with coordinating head wraps. Their bowls contain an abundance of fresh fruits including pineapples, citrus, and watermelon. The painting is characterized by warm yellows and earth tones in the background architecture, with bright pops of green from the pineapple crowns and the rich colors of the women's traditional attire. The composition captures both their dignity and the warmth of their welcoming smiles, celebrating these iconic representatives of Cartagena's culinary heritage.
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From Dr. Vasundhara (Vasu) Tolia
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Determined
Mixed media on canvas
36 x 24 x 1.5 in (91.44 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm)
$1,200
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Back from school
Mixed media on canvas
24 x 20 x 1.5 in (60.96 x 50.8 x 3.81 cm)
$600
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Secrets untold
Mixed media on canvas
24 x 20 x 1.5 in (60.96 x 50.8 x 3.81 cm)
$650
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Peeping
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36 x 24 x 1.5 in (91.44 x 60.96 x 3.81 cm)
$1,200
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Gender equality 2
mixed media
20 x 20 x 1.5 in (50.8 x 50.8 x 3.81 cm)
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Gender equality
mixed media
20 x 20 x 1.5 in (50.8 x 50.8 x 3.81 cm)
$649
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Humanitarians
Mixed media on canvas
24 x 30 x 1.5 in (60.96 x 76.2 x 3.81 cm)
$1,200
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Muzzled
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24 x 20 x 1.5 in (60.96 x 50.8 x 3.81 cm)
$549