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Original color photolithograph on paper, signed by the artist. // African Daisy by Robert Mapplethorpe, created in 1982, is a striking color photolithograph that captures the artist’s meticulous approach to composition and lighting. The image centers on a single daisy, delicately arranged in a smooth, rounded vase, set against a vivid blue backdrop. The simplicity of the composition is elevated by dramatic lighting, casting deep shadows and creating a sense of depth and calm. Mapplethorpe’s precise use of light and color transforms the daisy from a simple flower to an emblem of elegance and purity, highlighting his mastery of transforming everyday objects into refined, almost sculptural forms. This work reflects his aesthetic of minimalism and beauty through precise, formal arrangements.
African Daisy, 1982
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Original color photolithograph on paper, signed by the artist. // African Daisy by Robert Mapplethorpe, created in 1982, is a striking color photolithograph that captures the artist’s meticulous approach to composition and lighting. The image centers on a single daisy, delicately arranged in a smooth, rounded vase, set against a vivid blue backdrop. The simplicity of the composition is elevated by dramatic lighting, casting deep shadows and creating a sense of depth and calm. Mapplethorpe’s precise use of light and color transforms the daisy from a simple flower to an emblem of elegance and purity, highlighting his mastery of transforming everyday objects into refined, almost sculptural forms. This work reflects his aesthetic of minimalism and beauty through precise, formal arrangements.
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