The artwork, entitled “Mao Zedong” and created by the artist Romero Britto, falls within the Neo-Pop Art movement and is classified under the portrait genre.
The artwork features a stylized and vibrant depiction of a renowned historical figure rendered in Britto’s distinctive abstract and colorful style. The portrait employs bold outlines and a bright color palette, including prominent hues of yellow, blue, red, green, and orange. The background incorporates various textures and patterns, juxtaposing familiar pop culture symbols such as the McDonald’s logo and the phrase “Pure Sugar.” This interplay of commercial icons and the prominent subject accentuates the Neo-Pop aesthetic, reflecting a blend of historical portraiture and modern pop art elements. The use of vivid and contrasting colors draws immediate attention to the central figure, epitomizing Britto’s unique and contemporary artistic approach.
