Keith Haring – Radiant Figure with Heart, White on Black
Keith Haring
A striking monochromatic composition executed in white on a deep black ground, featuring a simplified central figure enclosed within a hand-drawn rectangular border and surrounded by short radiating strokes. The image is characteristic of Haring’s instantly recognizable visual language, reducing the human form to a compact symbolic presence charged with movement, energy, and graphic immediacy.
The central figure appears with raised arms and a heart-like form at the upper body, while the surrounding linear rays amplify the sense of vitality and illumination. The strong contrast between the white line work and the dark support gives the composition a bold, almost chalkboard-like quality, emphasizing spontaneity and directness.
The work bears a visible “K. Haring ©†inscription along the right side of the composition. The reverse appears predominantly plain black and shows faint circular stamps or marks visible in the upper-right and lower-left areas.
TECHNIQUE
White chalk, pastel, or similar drawing medium on black paper/card support.
DIMENSIONS
Height: 81/4 in.
Width: 9 1/2 in.
PROVENANCE
Private collection.
Condition
Overall good condition, with light handling marks, minor surface irregularities and subtle age-related wear visible to the support. Reverse with faint stamped impressions. Please refer to the photographs for complete condition details.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
Keith Haring
A striking monochromatic composition executed in white on a deep black ground, featuring a simplified central figure enclosed within a hand-drawn rectangular border and surrounded by short radiating strokes. The image is characteristic of Haring’s instantly recognizable visual language, reducing the human form to a compact symbolic presence charged with movement, energy, and graphic immediacy.
The central figure appears with raised arms and a heart-like form at the upper body, while the surrounding linear rays amplify the sense of vitality and illumination. The strong contrast between the white line work and the dark support gives the composition a bold, almost chalkboard-like quality, emphasizing spontaneity and directness.
The work bears a visible “K. Haring ©†inscription along the right side of the composition. The reverse appears predominantly plain black and shows faint circular stamps or marks visible in the upper-right and lower-left areas.
TECHNIQUE
White chalk, pastel, or similar drawing medium on black paper/card support.
DIMENSIONS
Height: 81/4 in.
Width: 9 1/2 in.
PROVENANCE
Private collection.
Condition
Overall good condition, with light handling marks, minor surface irregularities and subtle age-related wear visible to the support. Reverse with faint stamped impressions. Please refer to the photographs for complete condition details.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
