White Cop and Pretty Black Ida
Apartheid in South Africa was taking its toll on Thornton, who deplored apartheid. At the time, in a relationship with his first love. A "Cape coloured" girl, Zelma.
He created a hostile, anti-apartheid image titled "The White Cop and Pretty Black Ida."
"The man said he was going to blackmail me, so I told him "If you don't have enough material please do ask me for some more"."
Johnny Thornton
Artwork Highlights
Photoshoot Details
Date : 1968
Size
Frame: 62 cm x 62 cm | Medium
Image: 45 cm x 45 cm
Source
The Image Thornton Fine Art Photography Archive Trust
Certification
Certificate of Authenticity provided by The Image Thornton Fine Art Photography Archive Trust
Signed
One-Off Edition Signed by Johnny Thornton. Limited Edition Prints with Facsimilie Signature available upon request. All Signed pieces have COA.
Framing Options
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