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Fine Art Print.
This artwork is titled
Untitled (Man on Dolphin) and was created by the American pop artist Keith Haring in 1987.
The piece is a hand-signed lithograph on Arches paper, typically from a numbered edition of 170. It measures approximately 74.9 x 89.9 cm (29 1/2 x 35 3/8 in).
Art Analysis and Significance
Style: The work features Haring's signature graphic clarity, characterized by bold, thick black lines and simplified, dynamic figures.
Symbolism: In this composition, a figure is shown astride a dolphin above a crowd of people. While the dolphin is a recurring motif in Haring's work—often symbolizing guidance, protection, and passage—here it is reimagined through his pop-graffiti aesthetic to evoke themes of myth, playfulness, and human connection.
Artist Context: Haring was a central figure in the 1980s New York art scene, bridging the gap between street art and high art. His work frequently used a universal visual language to engage with social issues and the human condition
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