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Keith Haring
Icons, 1990
Silkscreen w / embossing
53.5 x 63.5 cm.
21 x 25 in.
21 x 25 in.
Edition of 250
£ POA
The ‘Barking Dog’ is part of the 1990 Icons portfolio of five distinct silkscreen prints, each featuring a single motif emblematic of Haring’s work. Throughout his brief yet notable career,...
The ‘Barking Dog’ is part of the 1990 Icons portfolio of five distinct silkscreen prints, each featuring a single motif emblematic of Haring’s work. Throughout his brief yet notable career, Haring meticulously crafted a unique visual language that he consistently employed across various media.
The "Barking Dog," featured in plate two, is a versatile icon in Haring's work, with its portrayal varying depending on the context. Here, set against a stark blood-red background, the dog takes on a menacing and threatening tone. In a 1983 Untitled portfolio, Haring depicted a group of dogs in a more overtly oppressive manner, crucifying and dominating a human figure. Despite its visually simple and flat appearance, Haring’s depiction of the dog conveys violence through its disproportionately long jaw, which intensifies its threatening presence.
Barking Dog highlights Haring’s unique visual style that would see the artist become a mainstay of private collectors, auction houses, galleries and museums worldwide.
The "Barking Dog," featured in plate two, is a versatile icon in Haring's work, with its portrayal varying depending on the context. Here, set against a stark blood-red background, the dog takes on a menacing and threatening tone. In a 1983 Untitled portfolio, Haring depicted a group of dogs in a more overtly oppressive manner, crucifying and dominating a human figure. Despite its visually simple and flat appearance, Haring’s depiction of the dog conveys violence through its disproportionately long jaw, which intensifies its threatening presence.
Barking Dog highlights Haring’s unique visual style that would see the artist become a mainstay of private collectors, auction houses, galleries and museums worldwide.