The Lord is my Shepherd, 1974
Bruce Onobrakpeya  

Print : etching · 55 x 75 x 0.1 cm 21.7 x 29.5 x 0 inch

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Masterpiece of the historical period of Bruce Onobrakpeya, this print from October 1974 embodies the quintessence of Nigerian modernism. A leading figure of the famous art school of Zaria, the artist here delivers a vibrant and syncretic African reinterpretation of the Christian iconography from Psalm 23.

Through a choral composition of fascinating density, Onobrakpeya orchestrates a gathering of hieratic figures, adorned with headdresses and geometric patterns that recall the traditional adornments of West Africa. Realized according to the demanding technique of (deep engraving), the work is distinguished by the power of its deep black tones engraved into relief, which structure the space in the manner of a bas-relief. The palette, magnified by a touch of blue and ochre pigment applied with subtlety, bathes the scene in a sacred and mystical atmosphere.

Offered in a print of exceptional rarity limited to only 20 copies, this museum work (with variants preserved in the largest international institutions) represents a rare opportunity for collectors of modern African art.

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Bruce Onobrakpeya, The Lord is my Shepherd
Nigeria  • 1932

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Bruce Obomeyoma Onobrakpeya (born 30 August 1932) is a Nigerian printmaker, painter and sculptor. He has exhibited at the Tate Modern in London, the National Museum of African Art of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. and the Malmö Konsthall in Malmö, Sweden. 


The National Gallery of Modern Art, Lagos has an exhibit of colourful abstract canvases by Onobrakpeya and his works can be found at the Virtual Museum of Modern Nigerian Art.

Onobrakpeya began to experiment with forms in relation to Nigerian folklore, myths and legends. Much of his work uses stylistic elements and compositions derived from traditional African sculpture and decorative arts.

Onobrakpeya is not only the grand father of modern Nigerian art, but is also widely regarded as The Pride of all Nigerians.

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