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National Anthropological Archives
Guide to Wilfrid Swancourt Bronson painting of Mangbetu women, undated
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NAA.XXXX.0339
- Dates:
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undated
- Languages:
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No linguistic content; Not applicable.
- Physical Description:
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1 Paintings (visual works)oil on canvas, framed37.75 x 4.5 inches
- Repository:
- Container:
- 1
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a framed oil painting by Wilfrid S. Bronson depicting three Mangbetu women.
Please note that the contents of the collection and the language and terminology used reflect the context and culture of the time of its creation. As an historical document, its contents may be at odds with contemporary views and terminology and considered offensive today. The information within this collection does not reflect the views of the Smithsonian Institution or National Anthropological Archives, but is available in its original form to facilitate research.
Biographical note
Biographical note
Wilfrid Swancourt Bronson (1894-1985) was a popular science illustrator and children's book author.
Administration
Custodial History
Gift of Wilfrid S. and Sonia J. Bronson, through Gordon D. Gibson, 1979.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Access to the collection requires an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
Contact the repository for terms of use.
Preferred Citation
Wilfrid Swancourt Bronson painting of Mangbetu women, National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Works of art | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Paintings | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Mangbetu (African people) | Cultural Context | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Congo (Democratic Republic) | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Africa, Central | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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