Zanzibar Woman represents a youthful and delicate feminine sensuality, simultaneously reinforcing social conventions concerning femininity within the oriental context. Her image speaks of confinement, which is signified by the sitter's encompassing veil and sari; her modestly downcast eyes and her gaze away from the viewer implies a sense of passivity. The woman is placed within the confines of the sumptuous Zanzibar frame, thereby further emphasising her stationary condition. These elements viewed in combination prescribe her place in a social system that is believed to conceal its women and limit their capacity to move freely in public spaces.
About the Posters
Zanzibar Woman Irma Stern - Portrait Painting by Irma Stern. Our posters are produced on acid-free 220 GSM papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a sufficent white border around the image to allow for future framing, if desired. Product will be shipped in 2-3 days