
Self Portrate with Bones
A raw and unflinching self-portrait rendered in Billy Childish's characteristically bold, expressionistic brushwork, this oil on canvas depicts the artist alongside skeletal forms that evoke themes of mortality and self-examination. The painting carries Childish's signature primitive energy, with thick, gestural strokes and a directness that rejects academic polish in favor of emotional honesty. The presence of bones grounds the work in a memento mori tradition while remaining deeply personal, reflecting the artist's ongoing exploration of identity and the human condition.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Under the Influence
April 11, 2013
Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000
Sold: $10,000
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