Title: Robert Mapplethorpe - Thomas Williams - 1994 Offset Lithograph 7" x 5" Description: "Thomas Williams" by Robert Mapplethorpe, 1994 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 7 x 5 inches, with an image size of 5 x 4.5 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is currently framed. The condition was rated A: Mint. Additional details: This evocative image by Robert Mapplethorpe features the model Thomas, captured in a graceful, slightly crouching pose. With a neutral backdrop accentuated by a geometric, diamond white shape, Mapplethorpe crafts a powerful contrast that highlights Thomass form and posture. Thomas is Thomas Williams, also known by the name Joe Simmons, one of Mapplethorpes recurring muses during the 1980s. Williams initially worked as a bodybuilder and aspiring actor before his image became widely recognized through Mapplethorpes photography. He later appeared in over 100 adult films under his alternate name. The photograph is presented in a white wood frame with a 1 inch front profile and a 3/4 inch side profile, set behind a 4 inch mat. The framing accentuates the images sculptural composition and enhances its refined visual impactreflecting Mapplethorpes iconic blend of formality and intimacy. Shipping Size:
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