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What is Kehinde Wiley’s most famous portrait?
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Kehinde Wiley's most famous portrait is arguably of Barack Obama. In 2018, the American artist received a commission to paint the 44th President of the United States. Wiley’s depiction shows Obama surrounded by what are intentionally several types of flowers. The flowers represent Kenya, his father's birthplace; Hawaii, the president's own birthplace; and Chicago, where Obama lived and worked. Other well-known works by Wiley include Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps, Judith and Holofernes, A New Republic and Femme Piquée Par Un Serpent. Explore a variety of Kehinde Wiley art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
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Alios Itzhak Israel (Hand Signed by Kehinde Wiley) Skateboard deck Jewish Museum
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in New York, NY
Kehinde Wiley
Alios Itzhak (The Worldstage: Israel), 2011
100% Canadian maplewood skate deck.
Autographed by Kehinde Wiley in black marker
31 3/4 × 8 inches
This long sold out skate...
Category
2010s Contemporary More Art
Materials
Wood
Nine of Coins
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Kehinde Wiley
Nine of Coins, 2010
Archival inkjet print
Framed Dimensions: 20.19 x 16.25 x 1 inches (51.27 x 41.27 x 2.54 cm)
Edition AP 2/3, apart from the edition of 7
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Archival Ink, Inkjet
Kehinde Wiley 'Dimietrus Study' 2021
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in Miami, FL
Kehinde Wiley’s 'Dimietrus Study' is a 2021 archival ink print in the artist's original frame. This piece is signed and dated 'Kendinde Wiley 2021' Ed. 17/30.
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Kehinde Wiley’s Dimietrus Study (2021) features a portrait of a young, Black New Yorker amidst a wreath of pink and blue flora that Wiley originally created in 2008. Returning to the composition, Wiley explains, “This portrait continues a theme that exists within the selection of prints...
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Prints
Materials
Pigment
Passing/Posing, Paintings & Faux Chapel (suite of 18 separate prints in box)
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in New York, NY
Kehinde Wiley
Passing/Posing, Paintings & Faux Chapel (suite of 18 separate prints), 2004
Portfolio of 18 Separate Color offset lithographs in original black paste board portfolio bo...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Portrait Prints
Materials
Ink, Mixed Media, Board, Laid Paper, Lithograph, Offset
Andries Stilte oversized Towel Wall Hanging (limited edition sold out) 70" x 60"
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in New York, NY
Kehinde Wiley
Andries Stilte oversized beach towel, 2008
Silkscreen on 100% Cotton Large Beach Towel or hanging tapestry
70 × 60 inches
Edition of 2000
In original packaging with ta...
Category
Early 2000s Realist Figurative Prints
Materials
Cotton, Mixed Media, Screen
Christian Martyr Tarcisius (El Hadjii Malick Gueye), Limited Edition skate deck
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in New York, NY
Kehinde Wiley
Christian Martyr Tarcisius (El Hadjii Malick Gueye), Limited Edition skate deck, 2022
Color silkscreen on limited edition maple wood Skateboard Skate Deck
Signed in pla...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Wood, Maple, Screen, Mixed Media
