Bahsir
Contemporary Realism
1975
212.0 x 167.0 cm
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
barkley leonnard hendricks (1945 – 2017)
Explore the striking life-sized portraits of Barkley L. Hendricks (1945-2017), a key figure in Black portraiture & conceptualism. His realistic depictions challenge Western art traditions, blending American realism with postmodern style.
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University (Durham, United States of America)
Discover the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University – a vibrant blend of Pre-Columbian artifacts and contemporary art fostering dialogue & exploration. Explore stunning exhibitions & architectural brilliance.
Barkley Hendricks was best known for his full-figure, life-sized portraits of people of color that he began painting in the late 1960s.
About this artwork
- Title: Bahsir
- Artist: barkley leonnard hendricks
- Year: 1975
- Original dimensions: 212.0 x 167.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
- Movement: Contemporary Realism
- Corpus context: early black portraits , postmodern statement
- Keywords: geometric shapes , formal attire , urban black art