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 waist up, positioned with his body slightly angled to the side and his head tilted downward to the left. His facial features include a smooth, rounded head and closed eyes, with a smooth complexion. The man is wearing only a pair of light-colored briefs and has his hands behind his back. There is no jewelry or objects seen on him. The background is a simple monotone, with a textured gradient that adds depth to the image, all presented in a monochromatic red tone.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure in red with screenprint in gold 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: 57.47 × 47.63 cm (22 5/8 × 18 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 76.2 × 62.87 cm (30 × 24 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.26.74

  • Portfolio Title

    Ken Moody

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Watermarks

Arches / France [infinity symbol]

Wikidata ID

Q74071567

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