Boy and dog in a Johnnypump
- Artist
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Date
- 1982
- Style
- Neo-expressionism
- Genre
- Figurative
"Boy and Dog in a Johnnypump" is a vibrant Neo-expressionism painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat created in 1982. Rendered on canvas, the artwork features a figurative depiction of a boy and his dog, rendered with dynamic strokes of crayon, acrylic, and spray paint. The painting’s raw, energetic style exemplifies Basquiat’s distinctive approach, blending elements of surrealism and street art. Notably, it is among the most expensive artworks ever sold, fetching over $100 million in 2020, making it the second most costly Basquiat piece after "Untitled" (1982).
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