Kehinde Wiley, Illustrator, New York

Description

This is a framed portrait of a Black man. He is depicted from the chest up, wearing a white tank top with blue trim, and blue jeans with a prominent yellow "DIESEL" belt buckle. He is holding a white object in his hands and has dark skin and a shaved head. The background is a light blue with an ornate gold floral pattern. The painting is encased in a decorative gold frame with detailed embellishments. The style is highly realistic, reminiscent of classical portraiture with a contemporary twist in fashion.