Charles I 2018

"Charles I" (2018) by Kehinde Wiley is a contemporary portrait painting that reimagines the traditional royal portrait. The work features a Black woman in a contemporary outfit, posed against a background of intricate floral patterns. Wiley's work often draws from historical art, specifically the works of European masters, while simultaneously disrupting traditional notions of power and representation by placing Black figures in the center of these narratives. The bold colors and meticulous details of the painting contribute to a sense of both immediacy and historical weight.