ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE Apples and Urn, 1994

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Sku: YY5887Artist: Robert MapplethorpeTitle: Apples and UrnYear: 1994Signed: NoMedium: Offset LithographPaper Size: 7 x 5 inches ( 18 x 13 cm )Image Size: 4.5 x 4.25 inches ( 11 x 11 cm )Edition Size: UnknownFramed: YesFrame Size: H: 15.75 x W: 14.5 x D: 0.75 in.Condition: A: MintAdditional Details: This elegant still life by Robert Mapplethorpe, titled Apples and Urn, exemplifies the artist’s classical approach and refined compositional sensibility. With a meticulous arrangement of apples beside a sculptural urn, Mapplethorpe transforms simple objects into a study of harmony, texture, and tonal contrast. His use of shadow and light recalls the techniques of Old Master paintings, while the stark clarity of his photographic style brings a modern edge to the timeless subject. Originally published in 1994 by teNeues Publishing Company and printed in Germany, this image is presented in a black wood frame with a 1-inch front profile and 3/4-inch side profile, mounted behind a 4-inch mat. The dramatic black frame enhances the richness of the composition, making it a sophisticated and contemplative display piece suitable for any refined interior. Show more