Dos Cabezas
- Artist
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Date
- 1982
- Style
- Neo-expressionism
- Genre
- Figurative
"Dos Cabezas" is a compelling Neo-expressionism canvas created by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1982, capturing a powerful figurative double portrait. The piece symbolizes Basquiat’s first significant encounter with his idol, Andy Warhol, and combines raw, expressive energy with layered imagery. Using Acrylic paint alongside Crayon, Basquiat imbues the work with vibrant color and dynamic lines. The portrait’s simplistic yet intense depiction underscores the influence of Surrealism and Neo-expressionism, emphasizing raw emotion and figuration.
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