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Robert Longo — Untitled (The King, for Mary)
Robert Longo

Untitled (The King, for Mary)

2026

This portrait study titled for Mary presents a figure rendered in Longo's signature hyperrealistic charcoal technique, capturing subtle shifts in light, shadow, and human emotion with extraordinary precision. The work engages with portraiture as a vehicle for exploring identity, presence, and the power dynamics inherent in representation. The dedicated title suggests personal meaning layered beneath the formal virtuosity of the drawing. The monochromatic medium intensifies the psychological presence of the subject, creating an intimate yet monumental presence on paper.

Medium
Charcoal on mounted paper
Dimensions

Notes

From Pace Gallery Tokyo catalog 'Angels of the Maelstrom' (April 16 – June 17, 2026). Reference: 97394.

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Robert Longo, Untitled (The King, for Mary), 2026

This portrait study titled for Mary presents a figure rendered in Longo's signature hyperrealistic charcoal technique, capturing subtle shifts in light, shadow, and human emotion with extraordinary precision. The work engages with portraiture as a vehicle for exploring identity, presence, and the power dynamics inherent in representation. The dedicated title suggests personal meaning layered beneath the formal virtuosity of the drawing. The monochromatic medium intensifies the psychological presence of the subject, creating an intimate yet monumental presence on paper.

Medium
Charcoal on mounted paper
Dimensions
101.6 x 127 cm
Year
2026
Seen at
Pace Gallery Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Related themes

Regal, Monochrome, Bold, Psychological, American, Charcoal on Paper, 2020s, Expressive, American Artist, Historical, Intense, Portrait, Powerful, Charcoal, 2026, Figurative, Contemporary

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Alex Capecelatro, Hamilton Selway Gallery