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Kehinde Wiley — Portrait of Rahsaan Gandy
Kehinde Wiley

Portrait of Rahsaan Gandy

2013

A luminous portrait by Kehinde Wiley depicting Rahsaan Gandy rendered in delicate watercolor and oil wash on aquaboard, blending the artist's signature grandeur with an ethereal, fluid quality. Rich, jewel-toned hues and ornate decorative patterns frame the subject, celebrating Black identity and presence with both intimacy and regality. The translucent layering of the medium lends the work a luminous depth, bridging classical portraiture traditions with a distinctly contemporary vision.

Medium
watercolor and oil wash on aquaboard

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Kehinde Wiley, Portrait of Rahsaan Gandy, 2013

A luminous portrait by Kehinde Wiley depicting Rahsaan Gandy rendered in delicate watercolor and oil wash on aquaboard, blending the artist's signature grandeur with an ethereal, fluid quality. Rich, jewel-toned hues and ornate decorative patterns frame the subject, celebrating Black identity and presence with both intimacy and regality. The translucent layering of the medium lends the work a luminous depth, bridging classical portraiture traditions with a distinctly contemporary vision.

Medium
watercolor and oil wash on aquaboard
Year
2013
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Watercolor, Ornate Background, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Black Male Subject, Empowerment, Watercolor And Oil, Celebrated Artist, Neoclassical Style, Portraiture, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Oil Wash, Figurative Art, Neo-Baroque, Portrait, Regal Mood, Vibrant Colors

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