His Glue Sniffing Valet 1984

"His Glue Sniffing Valet" (1984) is a powerful and raw painting by Jean-Michel Basquiat. The piece is characterized by its bold, expressive lines and vibrant colors. It depicts a black figure, presumably a "valet", in a wheelchair, with a white figure above him, holding a bucket and potentially pouring glue on the valet. The stark contrast between the two figures and the use of graphic lines and color adds to the painting's impact. Basquiat was well known for exploring themes of race, poverty and social justice through his artistic expression, and "His Glue Sniffing Valet" is a prime example of this. The work exemplifies Basquiat's signature neo-expressionist style, known for its blending of primitive and modern elements and his use of black figures in many paintings.