Fazal Sheikh
Muikarukiza with her Newborn Mukeshimana

Muikarukiza with her Newborn Mukeshimana

© Fazal Sheikh

Muikarukiza with her Newborn Mukeshimana
Muikarukiza with her Newborn Mukeshimana
ArtistAmerican, born 1965
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Muikarukiza with her Newborn Mukeshimana
Date1994
PlaceAfrica
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 16 5/8 × 12 in. (42.2 × 30.5 cm)
 Sheet: 19 3/4 × 15 3/4 in. (50.2 × 40 cm)
Credit LineGift of Manfred Heiting, The Manfred Heiting Collection
Object number2002.2243
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