The artwork titled “Wolf Sausage” was created by the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1983. Employing a variety of mediums including acrylic, charcoal, crayon, pastel, and pencil, this piece is part of the Neo-Expressionism and Street Art movements. The artwork is figurative in genre and measures 57 x 76.5 cm. It is included in the series known as “The Daros Suite of Thirty-Two Drawings” and is currently housed in the Daros Collection in Zürich, Switzerland.
In “Wolf Sausage”, Basquiat presents a chaotic and vibrant composition, typical of his distinctive style. The artwork features a variety of elements including text, symbols, and crude sketches. The central figure appears to be a wolf-like creature, adorned with a top hat, which gives a whimsical yet sharp presence to the composition. Abstract forms and words are dispersed throughout, creating a sense of frenetic energy. The mixture of different drawing materials adds texture and depth, while the interplay of figures and text hints at deeper social and cultural commentary. The piece encapsulates the raw, expressive quality that Jean-Michel Basquiat is renowned for.
