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Poppy & Orchid

Robert Mapplethorpe

Michael Lisi/Contemporary Art United States

Artwork details

Artist
Robert Mapplethorpe
Title
Poppy & Orchid
Description

Created by Limoges, France, from two original photographs taken by photographer, Robert Mapplethorpe in 1988/89, Poppy & Orchard are a stunning pair of porcelain chargers, each with the photographer’s signature and Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation copyright stamped verso.

Date
1989
Medium
Porcelain
Edition
From the unnumbered edition of unknown size as issued
Signature
Signed In Plate
Dimensions
8 ¼ in. (21 cm), diameter, each 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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