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Derrick Cross

Robert Mapplethorpe

Artwork details

Title
Derrick Cross
Description

Derrick Cross

By Robert Mapplethorpe

1982

Offset Lithograph

Paper Size: 20.5 x 36 inches ( 52 x 91 cm )

Image Size: 12.75 x 34 inches ( 32 x 86 cm )

Edition Size: Unknown

Date
1982
Edition
Unknown
Signature
Unsigned
Image
32 x 86 cm
Sheet
52 x 91 cm
Status
Available
Price
Price on request
The Artist

Robert Mapplethorpe

Robert Mapplethorpe was an American counter-culture artist who blazed a taboo-busting trail across the 1960s, 70s and 80s. He worked mainly in black and white photography, addressing themes of sexual behaviour, homosexuality, erotica and sadomasochism. His images were mostly portraits, including nudes, self-portraits and noted artists such as Andy Warhol and Joan Armatrading. As a gay man, his work was often homo erotic. He also depicted people engaged in sexual acts including BDSM, which was very controversial at the time. Despite this, Mapplethorpe’s intention wasn’t purely to shock. He wanted to cast light on the unseen undercurrents of human behaviour and on those who were often kept out of public view.

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