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SENAKA SENANAYAKE

Sri Lanka, 1951-

Figures in a colorful landscape.

Signed lower right and dated 1967. Original framing label verso from Semage & Co., Pettah, Sri Lanka.
Oil on canvas, 30" x 22". Framed 34" x 26".
Condition: Original frame is slightly warped, not affecting the image. Painting with some craquelure, but otherwise no obvious damages or restorations.

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  • Provenance:
    The Estate of Bertram Selverstone.

    Notes:
    Senaka Senanayake was born and raised in Colombo, Sri Lanka. He began painting at a young age and had his first solo exhibition at the National Gallery when he was just eight years old. He studied art and architecture at Yale University and his early work shows a maturing artist interested in portraying emotion. Senanayake is known for his wildlife and environmental paintings and was commissioned by the White House and the United Nations. He has had more than 100 solo exhibitions in 18 different countries.

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November 13, 2024 9:30 AM EST
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