The Harbour
Signed, limited edition lithograph
Size: Paper Size: 650 x 500 mm
This sketch depicts a view of Robben Island where new prisoners would first set foot on the island. Nelson Mandela made a decision to highlight the ocean and landing stage in colour, two elements which clearly have significant symbolism in his
interpreta
tion. Prisoners would be stripped and searched on arrival and changed into prison clothes removing all signs of external personal identity. The landing stage would be their first
contact
with
the
prison
island
and
the
sea
their
last contact with freedom.
Stock No: NM104
