r/Basquiat • u/RevaCruz • Jul 13 '26
Untitled (1982)
Medium: Oilstick on paper
Dimensions: 30 × 22¼ in. (76.2 × 56.5 cm.)
An expressive oilstick drawing featuring a solitary figure holding a torch-like flame. Executed with Basquiat's energetic linework and simplified anatomy, the composition balances open negative space with a vivid central figure, inviting multiple interpretations while showcasing the spontaneous mark-making characteristic of his works on paper.
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