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Titus Kaphar — Martyr
Titus Kaphar

Martyr

2008

An oil painting on cut linen that explores themes of martyrdom and sacrifice through the medium of portraiture. The work combines traditional painting techniques with an unconventional canvas treatment.

Medium
oil on cut linen

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Contemporary Art Day Auction

October 8, 2021

Estimate: $200,000$300,000

Lot 105

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Titus Kaphar, Martyr, 2008

An oil painting on cut linen that explores themes of martyrdom and sacrifice through the medium of portraiture. The work combines traditional painting techniques with an unconventional canvas treatment.

Medium
oil on cut linen
Year
2008
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Martyrdom, 2008, Mixed Media, Portraiture, African American Art, Oil Painting, Contemporary Art, Figurative

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