The artwork titled “Richard Hambleton, Shadow Head” was created by the artist Richard Hambleton in 2015. Executed on paper, this piece is classified within the Street Art movement. Currently, the artwork resides in a private collection.
The artwork features a stark, almost haunting portrayal of a head, rendered in deep, penetrating strokes of black ink. The face is obscured, with heavy, horizontal lines masking much of the features, creating an impression of anonymity and enigma. This deliberate obscurity evokes a shadowy presence, typical of Hambleton’s work which often explores themes of the human form in a state of evanescence and obscured identity. The background remains minimalistic, allowing the dark, abstracted head to dominate the visual plane and drawing the viewer’s focus into the depth of the seemingly hidden visage. The raw and somewhat spontaneous brushwork conveys a sense of urgency, aligning with the spontaneous and transient essence of street art.
