Irony of the Negro Policeman - Jean-Michel Basquiat
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A powerful 1981 Neo-Expressionist work by Jean-Michel Basquiat, exploring themes of institutional power and identity through raw, gestural mark-making.
Jean-Michel Basquiat created Irony of the Negro Policeman in 1981, a period when his work began to gain significant attention in the New York art scene. The painting features a central figure rendered in a raw, gestural style that reflects the artist's background in graffiti culture. The figure is depicted wearing a hat that resembles a police officer's cap, while the face is reduced to a mask-like structure with hollow eyes and a skeletal mouth.
Basquiat employs a combination of acrylic paint and oilstick, creating a surface that feels immediate and unrefined. The background remains largely white, allowing the dark, blocky form of the policeman to dominate the composition. Text is integrated directly into the image, with the title written clearly on the right side. The phrase serves as a direct commentary on the social position of Black individuals within institutional power structures.
Visual elements such as the badge-like yellow square on the chest and the scribbled lines surrounding the figure suggest a sense of tension. The artist uses a limited palette of blue, red, yellow, and black to maintain focus on the subject's posture and expression. By stripping away realistic detail, Basquiat forces the viewer to confront the symbolic nature of the uniform and the inherent conflict suggested by the title. This work remains a primary example of how the artist used his visual language to critique systemic issues, drawing upon personal experience and historical observation to construct his narratives.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
Irony of the Negro Policeman - Jean-Michel Basquiat
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