Robert Mapplethorpe – Lithograph

1986

An exceptional colour lithograph on laid paper by the renowned American photographer and artist Robert Mapplethorpe.

Signed and dated in pencil lower right.
Numbered in pencil lower left.
Proof I, from an edition of only XXX (30).

This striking lithograph is a powerful example of Robert Mapplethorpe's unmistakable artistic vision, in which the human body is transformed into a timeless sculptural form. The composition presents an intimate fragment of the nude torso, reduced to its essential geometry through a carefully balanced arrangement of monochrome photography and warm metallic colour fields. The contrast between the soft textures of the body and the strict, architectural composition creates a work of remarkable visual tension and elegance.

Throughout his career, Mapplethorpe explored themes of beauty, sensuality and the human form with extraordinary precision. Rather than aiming for provocation alone, his works reveal a fascination with classical balance, proportion and formal perfection.  

Sheet size: approx. 81 x 61 cm.
The work is offered unframed.
Handmade, custom framing is available upon request through our professional framing workshop, offering a wide range of styles, colors, and materials.

Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989) is regarded as one of the most influential photographers and printmakers of the twentieth century. His groundbreaking work redefined contemporary photography through its technical perfection, sculptural compositions and fearless exploration of portraiture, still life and the human body. 

Today, his works are represented in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, New York, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, Tate Modern, London, and many other leading museums worldwide. His photographs and graphic works remain highly sought after by collectors and institutions alike.

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Delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
Worldwide shipping, tax-friendly to the USA and other countries.
Custom handmade framing available on request.