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Afghangirl (revisited)
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Medium: Oil
Genre: Portraiture
Artwork Size: 41cm (w) x 62cm (h)
Uploaded on: Tuesday 6th Jan, 2015
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Medium: Oil
Genre: Portraiture
Artwork Size: 41cm (w) x 62cm (h)
Uploaded on: Tuesday 6th Jan, 2015
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A reworking of the famous Steve McCurry shot of the Pashtun girl Sharbat Gula, reflecting the tumultuous recent history of her Afghanistan homeland. The image centres on that imperious gaze appearing resolutely proud, defiant and independent despite occupation/re-occupation of her country.
