Is Bahsir under copyright?

Yes, this artwork is still under copyright.

What topics does Bahsir explore?

black portraits, formal attire, urban figures, identity art, american style, portrait study, social commentary

What is the thematic context of Bahsir?

early black portraits, challenging tradition, self-representation, postmodern statement, van dyck & velázquez, 19th-century portraiture, american realism, black identity

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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.

By the AllPaintingsStore.com Editorial Team

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
Corpus context: early black portraits , black identity
Keywords: life-sized portraits , american realism , barkley hendricks
Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum