“Caucasian, Negro” is an artwork by Jean-Michel Basquiat, created in 1987. The piece is executed using crayon and graphite on paper and is part of the Neo-Expressionism and Street Art movements. It measures 76.2 x 55.9 cm and is categorized as figurative art. This particular work resides in a private collection.
The artwork by Jean-Michel Basquiat showcases an array of abstract symbols and technical illustrations distinctively drawn in a meticulously scattered manner across the upper portion of the paper. Amidst these symbols, the lower section presents two human heads, one labeled “CAUCASIAN” and the other “NEGRO,” portrayed with Basquiat’s characteristic raw and expressive style. The crayon and graphite materials lend a textured, almost childlike quality to the imagery, inviting contemplation on cultural and racial themes. The artwork’s composition and symbolism reflect Basquiat’s engagement with identity and societal issues, rendered through his unique, dynamic visual language.
