Birth of Jesus with Magi and Celestial Observers
Artist
Ancent Soi
Kenyan, 1937–2022, born Mbiuni, active Nairobi
Date1997
Associated withAfrica
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions34 × 23 × 7/8 in. (86.4 × 58.4 × 2.2 cm)
Canvas is 34 in. high on right edge, but only 33 in. high on left edge
Canvas is 34 in. high on right edge, but only 33 in. high on left edge
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Dr. R. T. K. Scully
Object number2020.4.1
On View
Not on viewProvenanceCreated Nairobi, Kenya, 1997; collection of the artist; sold by artist at his studio to Dr. R. T. K. Scully, Raleigh, NC, 1997; given to NCMA, 2020.
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