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Marlene Dumas, "The Luxury of Tenderness" gouache on board, 1986. Signed, titled and dated "the luxury of tenderness Marlene 86" on the frame mount. Board: 25.75''H x 21''W; Frame: 31.5''H x 27''W. Provenance: Galerie Paul Andriesse, Amsterdam (partial label on reverse); Christie's South Kensington, December 5 2005, Lot 251. Marlene Dumas (Dutch/American, 1953-1997) created works inspired by human relationships, religion, her native South Africa, etc. She is known for her portraits and figurative works that depict unnaturalistic and distorted subjects.