Untitled #2

1985

Robert Mapplethorpe

Associated Names
Robert Mapplethorpe

Artist, American, 1946 - 1989

Deli Sacilotto

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Graphicstudio

Publisher

The image shows a man from the upper thighs up, with his torso slightly forward, head tilted downward and to the side. His facial features are visible, with a composed expression and closely shaved hair. He is wearing only a pair of bright blue briefs. His arms rest behind his back, creating a shadow on his muscular physique. The background is a uniform gold tone, providing a simple and contrasting backdrop to the figure, with no other objects or elements visible.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color photogravure with screenprint on Arches wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Graphicstudio/University of South Florida and the Artist

  • Dimensions

    image: 54.93 × 45.4 cm (21 5/8 × 17 7/8 in.)
    plate: 57.79 × 47.94 cm (22 3/4 × 18 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 76.52 × 62.87 cm (30 1/8 × 24 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.26.68

  • Portfolio Title

    Ken Moody

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Graphicstudio, University of South Florida, Tampa; acquired 1986 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: USF Graphic Studio Proof; lower right in graphite: Mapplethorpe; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 154

Markings

emossed lower right: [Graphicstudio] [Graphicstudio]

Watermarks

Arches / France [infinity symbol]

Wikidata ID

Q74071523

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