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Henry Taylor — My Brother Gene the Former 'Tunnel Rat'
Henry Taylor

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

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 16, 2014

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Henry Taylor, 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
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold, Acrylic On Canvas, Vibrant, American, Expressive, Social Commentary, Man, Portrait, Figurative, Contemporary

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