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Robert Mapplethorpe
Mapplethorpe Z Portfolio, Dan S 1980 Male Nude Unique Gelatin Silver Print Photo

1980

$25,000
£18,550.97
€21,609.34
CA$34,800.18
A$38,753.14
CHF 20,168.87
MX$477,821.55
NOK 256,865.96
SEK 241,429.10
DKK 161,232.47
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"Dan S" is a well-known photograph by Robert Mapplethorpe, created in 1980 and part of the Z Portfolio. It is part of his body of work that explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the human form through stark and provocative imagery. The photograph is a gelatin silver print, flush-mounted on board. It is to be a “unique” artist proof "c of 12" presentation in the “square” format. The other known copies of this photo are from the edition of 15, which has different dimensions. Mapplethorpe's work, including "Dan S," often pushes the boundaries of conventional photography, combining technical precision with bold subject matter. The Z Portfolio features nude portraits of African-American men, reflecting Mapplethorpe’s exploration of beauty, sexuality, and identity through his photographic practice. His works have been the subject of significant exhibitions and have played a crucial role in discussions about artistic freedom and censorship. EXHIBITIONS: "Robert Mapplethorpe," Centre Cultural La Beneficencia, Valencia, Spain, 1999. (The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation lent this photograph to the exhibition) "Robert Mapplethorpe: The Portfolios," 2002, Xavier Hufkens, Brussels, Belgium Pat Kerry Fine Arts, Inc., Westport, CT.
  • Creator:
    Robert Mapplethorpe (1946 - 1989, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1980
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    In very fine, age appropriate condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU516314746532

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