"Creole of Colors" painting by B.E. Bénéito, Circa 1986-2003
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1 Artwork
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
"Creole of Colors" by Algerian-born artist Bernard Emmanuel Bénéito. The painting is of four men sitting on steps. The artist's notes on the back says the painting references St. Maarten, New Orleans, St. Lucie, the Caribbean and West Africa. The oil on canvas painting measures 24x30".
- Biographical / historical:
Born in Algeria on September 27, 1942 the Franco-American artist Bernard Emmanuel Bénéito has lived in Algeria, France, Morocco, Germany, Guyana, St. Maartin, California, and Louisiana. He works primarily in oil.
- Acquisition information:
- Bernard Emmanuel Bénéito donated the painting to the AARLCC Special Collections in 2003 (Accession AARLCC-2003.17).
- Processing information:
This collection received container level processing. This finding aid may be updated to reflect new descriptions as well as acquisitions to the collection.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Art
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library2650 Sistrunk BoulevardFort LauderdaleFL33311USA
