About the Artwork
The Passionate Guitarist
20th century
Philome Obin
1892-1985
Haitian
Unknown
Oil on masonite
Framed: 22 1/2 × 27 inches (57.2 × 68.6 cm) Unframed: 20 × 24 inches (50.8 × 61 cm)
Paintings
African American Art
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Barasch
F1984.38
This work is in the public domain.
Markings
Signed, lower right: Ph. Obin
Titled, painted on front, lower center: Un Guitariste passionné Inscribed under signature, lower right: Cap-Haitien
Provenance
Collection of Marvin Barasch (New York, New York, USA)
1984-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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Philome Obin, The Passionate Guitarist, 20th century, oil on Masonite. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Barasch, F1984.38.
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