The 4Th

Name: The 4Th
Brand: Henry TAYLOR
SKU: 5407006113676
Price: 450.0 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

Limited Edition of 100

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The 4th is released in a limited edition size of 100. Based on a 2012 13-feet tall piece composed of two stacked panels. As Tatiana Istomina describes the work, ‘The upper [panel] shows the monumental form of a black woman in a white T-shirt; she holds what looks like a potato chip in one manicured hand and a barbecue fork in the other... Like many of Taylor’s best paintings, the work transcends the particular circumstances of the depicted event, transforming it into a metaphorical statement of epic proportions... Although her appearance is firmly rooted in the everyday life of contemporary America, the scale, posture, and gravity of the figure connects her to timeless icons of fertility and power, from Paleolithic Venus figurines to traditional African sculpture and early Renaissance Madonnas.' ©Henry Taylor Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth

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About the Artist

Henry TAYLOR (b. 1958, Ventura, California) is a Los Angeles–based artist celebrated for his vibrant, empathetic portraiture that deeply engages with the lived experiences of African American communities and broader American life.
Taylor’s work spans solo exhibitions at institutions such as Studio Museum in Harlem, MoMA PS1, MOCA Los Angeles, and the Whitney Museum, including the acclaimed "Henry Taylor: B Side" retrospective. His art ranges from intimate portrayals of friends, family, and homeless individuals to public figures—including his 2025 Vogue cover portrait of Pharrell Williams painted from memory, reflecting his spontaneous and soulful style.

Henry TAYLOR (b. 1958, Ventura, California) is a Los Angeles–based artist celebrated for his vibrant, empathetic portraiture that deeply engages with the lived experiences of African American communities and broader American life. Taylor’s work spans solo exhibitions at institutions such as Studio M

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