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Leonard Matsoso b.1949 South Africa
Warrior 1980
R8 000 – 12 000 charcoal and pastel on paper signed and dated bottom left 180 x 83.5 cm
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NOTES In his highly accomplished drawings, Leonard Matsoso’s characteristic emphasis on form suffuses in his two-dimensional works an unmistakably sculptural quality. His graphic work is defined by its linear precision, tonality and sophisticated use of colour. Having been taught by two of the leading lights of South African 20th century sculpture – Sydney Kumalo and Ezrom Legae – the sculptural character of his work stands to reason, but always with his own inimitable and unmistakable style. Having been associated with Goodman Gallery in the 1970s and 80s, Matsoso went on to represent South Africa at the São Paulo Biennales of 1973 and 1979. 30