Jean-Michel Basquiat, Untitled (Pablo Picasso)
Jean-Michel Basquiat (American, 1960-1988)
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas depicting a stylized portrait figure set against a vibrant orange ground, with expressive linear elements and text referencing Pablo Picasso. The composition features bold, gestural brushwork, layered markings, and repeated inscriptions, characteristic of Basquiat raw and energetic visual language. The central figure is rendered in a schematic manner, combining abstraction and figuration, while surrounding text and symbols reinforce themes of art history and identity.
Basquiat was a leading figure in the Neo-Expressionist movement, known for his fusion of text, imagery, and cultural references. His work often engages with historical figures, identity, and artistic legacy through a distinctive and highly recognizable style.
DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 25 5/8 x 25 3/4 in.
Framed: 27 3/4 x 27 3/4 in.
Condition
Good condition consistent with age
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
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Jean-Michel Basquiat (American, 1960-1988)
Acrylic and mixed media on canvas depicting a stylized portrait figure set against a vibrant orange ground, with expressive linear elements and text referencing Pablo Picasso. The composition features bold, gestural brushwork, layered markings, and repeated inscriptions, characteristic of Basquiat raw and energetic visual language. The central figure is rendered in a schematic manner, combining abstraction and figuration, while surrounding text and symbols reinforce themes of art history and identity.
Basquiat was a leading figure in the Neo-Expressionist movement, known for his fusion of text, imagery, and cultural references. His work often engages with historical figures, identity, and artistic legacy through a distinctive and highly recognizable style.
DIMENSIONS
Unframed: 25 5/8 x 25 3/4 in.
Framed: 27 3/4 x 27 3/4 in.
Condition
Good condition consistent with age
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
