'Grub for Sharks: A Concession to the Negro Populace', Kara Walker | Tate

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Artist

Kara Walker (born 1969)

Title

Grub for Sharks: A Concession to the Negro Populace

Date 2004

MediumCut paper

DimensionsOverall display dimensions variable

Collection

Tate

Acquisition Presented by the American Fund for the Tate Gallery 2009

Reference

T12906

Not on display

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