Unidentified Man (Thick Black Hair) 1980

"Unidentified Man (Thick Black Hair)" is a Polaroid portrait by Andy Warhol, created in 1980. Warhol's signature style is evident in the bold, close-up composition and the subject's enigmatic gaze. The use of Polaroid film, common in Warhol's later career, adds a sense of immediacy and intimacy to the image. The subject, a seemingly ordinary individual, becomes a symbol of the celebrity culture that Warhol so masterfully captured. This small-scale work, measuring only 9.5 x 7.3 cm, exemplifies Warhol's exploration of everyday life through the lens of pop art and photography.