The artwork titled “Titian” was created by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1983. Utilizing a combination of acrylic, charcoal, crayon, pastel, and pencil, this piece adheres to the Neo-Expressionism and Street Art movements and belongs to the figurative genre. This work is part of “The Daros Suite of Thirty-Two Drawings” series and is currently housed in the Daros Collection in Zürich, Switzerland. The artwork measures 57 x 76.5 cm.
“Titian” exemplifies Basquiat’s distinctive style by integrating a mix of text, symbolic sketches, and fragmented figuration. The composition is a complex interplay of human figures, anatomical references, textual elements, and various symbols. The piece juxtaposes words like “TITIAN” and “VENUS” with anatomical diagrams and surreal drawings, reflecting both Basquiat’s depth of intellectual curiosity and his chaotic approach to art. The visual narrative is both disordered and captivating, indicative of the artist’s ability to convey deep and sometimes contradictory themes through seemingly spontaneous and unrefined illustrations.
