
My Brother Gene the Former 'Tunnel Rat'
A visceral and intimate portrait rendered in Henry Taylor's signature raw, expressive brushwork, depicting a figure whose history as a Vietnam War tunnel rat is embedded in the weight of the composition. Taylor's loose, gestural application of acrylic paint conveys both tenderness and psychological depth, honoring his brother Gene with a directness that feels deeply personal. The work exemplifies Taylor's commitment to bearing witness to Black experience and individual humanity through portraiture.
- Medium
- acrylic on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Day Sale
May 16, 2014
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