King Alphonso - Jean-Michel Basquiat
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A striking 1983 portrait by Jean-Michel Basquiat, featuring his iconic crown motif and raw, expressive line work.
King Alphonso, created in 1983, displays the raw, energetic visual language that defined Jean-Michel Basquiat's career. The work features a central, mask-like head rendered in a striking red, surrounded by a network of schematic lines, geometric shapes, and cryptic symbols. Above this figure sits the artist's signature crown motif, a recurring element in his body of work that explores themes of power, status, and identity. The composition is deliberately chaotic, blending the aesthetic of street-level graffiti with the formal concerns of modern painting.
Basquiat utilised oilstick and acrylic to create a surface that feels immediate and unrefined. The lines are jagged and urgent, suggesting a rapid process of creation. The inclusion of the name 'King Alphonso' at the base of the canvas anchors the work, providing a specific, if enigmatic, subject for the viewer. The surrounding technical diagrams and abstract marks create a sense of mechanical or anatomical study, contrasting with the expressive, almost primitive rendering of the face. This juxtaposition of high-art technique and street-art spontaneity is characteristic of the Neo-expressionist movement that emerged in New York during the early 1980s.
By incorporating text and symbols, Basquiat invites the viewer to decode the image, though the meaning remains intentionally elusive. The work functions as a visual diary, capturing the frenetic energy of the urban environment and the artist's own internal dialogue. The limited colour palette, dominated by black, red, and yellow, ensures that the focus remains on the graphic quality of the marks. This print captures the texture and immediacy of the original, offering a clear view of the artist's hand and his distinctive approach to portraiture.
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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
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- 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
King Alphonso - Jean-Michel Basquiat
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