SOB, SOBKerry James Marshall · 2003

  • Art movementContemporary Realism
  • Creation date2003
  • Dimensions274.0 x 183.0 cm

Kerry James Marshall

Explore Kerry James Marshall's powerful paintings of Black figures confronting racial stereotypes & celebrating African-American life. A visionary artist of the Civil Rights era.


About this artwork

  • Title: SOB, SOB
  • Artist: Kerry James Marshall
  • Year: 2003
  • Original dimensions: 274.0 x 183.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Movement: Contemporary Realism
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Corpus context: black figure painting, social realism
  • Keywords: muted color palette, digital art painting, geometric art style

Questions & Answers

Is Kerry James Marshall, creator of "SOB, SOB", known under other names?

Kerry James Marshall is also known as Kerry Marshall.

Which palette and lead color define "SOB, SOB"?

"SOB, SOB" by Kerry James Marshall uses a neutrals palette, with phthalo green (#2e1e17) as the dominant color.

Where in Kerry James Marshall's career does "SOB, SOB" fall, given its date?

"SOB, SOB", created in 2003, belongs to the Mature Period of Kerry James Marshall's career.

Do the colors of "SOB, SOB" appear strong or soft?

The color intensity of "SOB, SOB" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.

What does "SOB, SOB" share with the rest of Kerry James Marshall's output?

Within Kerry James Marshall's output, "SOB, SOB" sits in the Contemporary Realism style, alongside the themes of social realism, black figure painting, digital illustration, confronting stereotypes, emotional depth, recurring themes, civil rights.

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