Holy Man (1989) by Eric Fischl

Holy Man - Eric Fischl - 1989

Artwork Information

TitleHoly Man
ArtistEric Fischl
Date1989
Art MovementContemporary Realism

About Holy Man

The artwork titled “Holy Man,” created by Eric Fischl in 1989, belongs to the genre of nude painting (nu) and is categorized within the Contemporary Realism art movement.

The artwork depicts a nude male figure performing a headstand with one arm extended upwards. The figure’s skin tone is emphasized against a backdrop of warm, muted colors, adding a sense of depth and highlighting the muscle definition. The setting appears desolate, accented by a small, transparent container situated near the figure’s arm. The overall composition combines a sense of equilibrium and isolation, capturing a moment of stillness and introspection.

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