Rendez-vous au soleil, éd. 4/8

Yankhoba Diallo "Jacob Yacouba" Senegalese

First half of the 1970s

Not on view

Jacob Yacouba, a key figure in Senegal’s art scene, created Rendez-vous au Soleil as part of his exploration of love, identity, and the complexity of human relationships. This tapestry, depicting the fragmentation of a lovers' quarrel, uses a horizontal format—unusual for tapestries from Thiès—to enhance its narrative flow. Known for his portrayal of women, particularly the Signares of Saint-Louis, Yacouba’s work captures both sensuality and tension. Rendez-vous au Soleil exemplifies his ability to convey deep emotional and cultural themes through abstract forms, and has been showcased in major public venues in Europe and the United States.

Artwork Details

Overview

Title: Rendez-vous au soleil, éd. 4/8
Artist: Yankhoba Diallo "Jacob Yacouba" (Senegalese, 1947–2014)
Date: First half of the 1970s
Culture: Senegalese
Medium: Cotton (warp), wool (weft), and other unidentified fibers
Dimensions: H. 37 x W. 86 5/8 in. (H. 94 x W. 220 cm.)
Classification: Textiles-Tapestries
Credit Line: Florence and Herbert Irving Acquisitions Fund, 2025
Object Number: 2025.118
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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