c. 1983
Lithograph on black wove paper
57 x 38 cm (65 x 49 cm framed)
Artist Proof aside the edition of 250
Signed in the upper left and annotated A.P.
Printed in 1982 by Fine Art, New York
Excellent condition
Framed with art glass
Accompanied by a gallery Certificate of Authenticity
 
Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960–1988) was an American artist who rose to prominence in the late 1970s for his graffiti around New York City, before transitioning to works on canvas that made him an icon of contemporary art. Emerging from the downtown punk and hip-hop scenes, Basquiat developed a raw, expressive visual language that combined text, symbols, and imagery which explore themes of race, identity and power. His signature style, marked by frantic linework, crowned figures, and references to the human body, challenged traditional hierarchies of art and culture. Basquiat’s work often reflected his complex heritage and personal struggles, offering critiques of colonialism and systemic inequality. Despite a brief career, his influence on art and popular culture has been enduring. In 2017, his auction record was set with ‘Untitled (1982)’, a skull painting, which sold for $110.5 million at Sotheby’s, making him one of the most valuable and collectible artists of his generation.