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Wodaabe Woman 1 – Contemporary African Portrait Painting by British-Nigerian Artist Chinwe Russell - Title: Wodaabe Woman I – Original Acrylic on Canvas by Chinwe Russell (2021)Description:Wodaabe Woman 1 is an intimate and expressive portrait by award-winning British-Nigerian artist Chinwe Russell, known for her narrative approach to contemporary African art. Painted in 2021 as part of a studio exploration of identity and beauty, this work celebrates the strength, dignity, and grace of Wodaabe women — renowned for their rich cultural heritage and ceremonial elegance.Executed in textured acrylic on canvas, the painting features a central female figure wrapped in luminous golden hues, framed by flowing blue and white lines and surrounded by abstract foliage. The composition evokes movement and spirituality, while the artist’s characteristic storytelling brushwork reveals emotion and cultural symbolism beneath its vibrant surface.Russell’s art bridges African tradition and modern expressionism, weaving history, femininity, and identity into visual poetry. Her works have been shown at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (twice) and in major international exhibitions, including 20 Historical Women Who Changed the World, The Africa Exhibition, and Lives, Lands & Legacies.This original painting is a small-format collectible study, part of a limited series exploring heritage and womanhood through colour, movement, and form.Medium: Acrylic on canvasYear: 2021Size: 20 × 20 cm (8 × 8 inches)Technique: Textured acrylic / expressive figurative styleStyle: Contemporary Figurative / Modern African Art / Storytelling PaintingSigned by the artistShipping: WorldwideKeywords: Chinwe Russell painting, Royal Academy artist, British Nigerian artist, African portrait art, modern African painting, female portrait art, collectible small painting, textured acrylic on canvas, Wodaabe woman painting, contemporary figurative art, storytelling art, African heritage art, women in art, art for collectors, modern African expressionism, LiveAuctioneers art auction, fine art under $1000, emerging international artist.This is s study of A wodaabe tribal woman created by the artist in her Doncaster Yorkshire, England studio in 2021. Wodaabe 1. An original studio painting - Acrylic on Canvas 2021 - 20x20cm (8x8 inches) Dimensions: 20 x 20 cm