Portrait Of Hank Willis Thomas, La Romeria De San Isidro 2017

"Portrait of Hank Willis Thomas, La Romeria de San Isidro" is a 2017 painting by Kehinde Wiley, known for his contemporary take on traditional portraiture. Wiley portrays Thomas, a prominent artist, in a regal pose, reminiscent of European portrait painting. The background, reminiscent of a landscape, is a departure from Wiley's typical use of patterned backgrounds. This choice, along with the subject's contemporary attire, adds a layer of depth and complexity to this captivating work, merging historical artistic conventions with modern themes.