The artwork titled “The Daddies” was created by Kent Monkman in 2016. It belongs to both the Postcolonial and Queer art movements and is classified as a figurative nude painting. The artwork depicts a vividly detailed scene involving numerous formally dressed individuals gathered around a table in a grand room with large windows offering a view of a serene body of water and distant hills. In contrast, a prominent, partially nude figure is placed at the center of attention, positioned in a reclining and casual manner on a chair, covered only with a striped blanket. This juxtaposition, along with the expressions and postures of the onlookers, evokes a complex narrative likely challenging historical and social conventions. The meticulous rendering of the figures, attire, and environment highlights Monkman’s technical proficiency and his engagement with provocative thematic content.
