Jean-Michel Basquiat - "In italian" (1983)
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Description from the seller
Author: Jean Michel Basquiat (1960-1988)
Title: "In italian" (1983)
Size: 36 x 28 cm
Offset print made on 230g, high-quality paper. Displays a vivid and sharp image quality.
Copyright: Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York. Printed in Uk.
New to frame
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It is possible to collect more than one object, from the same auction, in the same shipment.
This work belongs to Basquiat’s mature period, when he fully developed his signature style combining text, symbols, and raw, expressive figures. In In Italian, he incorporates handwritten words—often in multiple languages—alongside gestural imagery. The composition may seem chaotic, but it reflects his deep engagement with history, identity, and cultural references, blending high and low culture in a unique visual language.
In 1983, Basquiat was at the peak of his career and began collaborating with Andy Warhol. He had a habit of adding foreign words—like Italian—not necessarily for their exact meaning, but because he was drawn to their sound and visual impact. Friends recalled that he would sometimes choose words simply because they “looked right” on the canvas.
Author: Jean Michel Basquiat (1960-1988)
Title: "In italian" (1983)
Size: 36 x 28 cm
Offset print made on 230g, high-quality paper. Displays a vivid and sharp image quality.
Copyright: Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Licensed by Artestar, New York. Printed in Uk.
New to frame
Shipping flat in a rigid envelope via certified express mail.
It is possible to collect more than one object, from the same auction, in the same shipment.
This work belongs to Basquiat’s mature period, when he fully developed his signature style combining text, symbols, and raw, expressive figures. In In Italian, he incorporates handwritten words—often in multiple languages—alongside gestural imagery. The composition may seem chaotic, but it reflects his deep engagement with history, identity, and cultural references, blending high and low culture in a unique visual language.
In 1983, Basquiat was at the peak of his career and began collaborating with Andy Warhol. He had a habit of adding foreign words—like Italian—not necessarily for their exact meaning, but because he was drawn to their sound and visual impact. Friends recalled that he would sometimes choose words simply because they “looked right” on the canvas.
Details
Era
After 2000
Designer/artist
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Poster title
"In italian" (1983)
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Condition
A (excellent - mint condition)
Height
36 cm
Width
28 cm
