Solly Malope – Nude Women, 1986

Signed and dated in black pigment lower right: “S. Malope 86”. May contain original gallery markings or inventory numbers consistent with its acquisition in the early 1990s.

Sizes:
Frame: 89 × 71 cm | 35 × 28 in
Artwork: 60 × 44 cm | 23.6 × 17.3 in

Created in 1986, this expressive work is a quintessential example of Solly Malope’s dynamic approach to the human form. The composition depicts two abstracted female figures, rendered with the bold brushwork and strong linear rhythm that define Malope’s distinctive figurative style.

The palette is dominated by earthy ochres and deep brown tones, creating a grounded, primordial atmosphere. Malope’s use of heavy outlines and rhythmic distortion imbues the figures with a sense of movement and monumental presence. This work reflects the socio-aesthetic energy of South African art in the mid-1980s, where figuration often served as a powerful vehicle for exploring identity and the human condition.

Family Collection, Spain: Part of a distinguished private collection of artworks and antiques.
Acquired from a gallery or at auction in Cape Town, South Africa, between 1991 and 1995 to furnish a local residence.
The collection was subsequently relocated to Spain following the family’s departure from South Africa.

Excellent vintage condition; the work features bold, stable brushwork and a rich, textured surface; professionally framed and glazed.

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