Heads and skulls were recurring images in Jean-Michel Basquiat's work, inspired by his childhood fascination with Gray's Anatomy. Given to him at age seven by his mother, the book sparked a lifelong interest in anatomy. 'Skull', 1981 was first shown at the Whitney Biennial in 1983, where at 22 years old Basquiat was one of the youngest artists ever to show at the iconic Biennial. This painting has since become one of his most celebrated and valuable artworks.
Our archival pigment print is crafted using wide-gamut archival pigment inks on 100% cotton acid-free fine art paper, and is then expertly framed with an elegant black moulding. Each reproduction comes ready to hang. All frames feature:
• Cast acrylic to protect our prints from light damage. A high-quality material, it offers many benefits: including 91% optical clarity and 90% UV protection. As it is shatter-resistant, it is much safer than glass in your home or workplace.
• Sealed paper backing to prevent dust infiltration
• Wire on the back of the frame for effortless hanging
• A supplied hanging kit for your convenience
