Right Clavicle, From Anatomy Series
by Jean-Michel Basquiat
Year: 1982
Medium: Screenprint on 88 Arches Paper
Size: 76.2 x 56.5 CM
18 Signed and Numbered
Distinguished by Jean-Michel Basquiat’s fusion of anatomy, language, and cultural symbolism, Right Clavicle, From Anatomy Series (1982) is a screenprint on Arches 88 paper measuring 76.2 × 56.5 cm. Part of Basquiat’s celebrated anatomical explorations, this signed and numbered edition of 18 offers exceptional rarity. Its museum-quality provenance, limited production, and intellectual depth position it as a coveted acquisition for collectors of contemporary art.
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Right Clavicle, from Anatomy Series is a remarkable work by Jean-Michel Basquiat that reveals the artist’s fascination with the human body, knowledge systems, and the connection between physical structure and personal identity. The work originated from Basquiat’s acclaimed Anatomy series and does not have a street graffiti version. While Basquiat first gained recognition through his SAMO graffiti writings in New York, this work belongs to his mature studio period, when he transformed street-derived imagery into influential contemporary art.
By focusing on a single anatomical element, Basquiat turns scientific study into a meditation on strength, vulnerability, and human experience. The clavicle, a structure that connects and supports the body, becomes a metaphor for connection, resilience, and the hidden frameworks that shape identity. His expressive marks, handwritten notes, and raw visual energy challenge traditional medical illustration while preserving his signature symbolic language.
Collectors value Right Clavicle, from Anatomy Series for its rarity, intellectual depth, and importance within Basquiat’s exploration of anatomy. Works from this series are highly sought after for their unique combination of academic reference, cultural commentary, and artistic innovation.
Curator Insight: At ArtLife Gallery, we see this piece as Basquiat at his most analytical—turning anatomy into a visual language about humanity itself.
Related to Ligaments of the Elbow, Untitled (Head), Dog Leg Study, and Flexible, this work represents Basquiat’s influential period of merging research, symbolism, and expressive freedom into collectible contemporary art.
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Right Clavicle, From Anatomy Series
by Jean-Michel Basquiat
Year: 1982
Medium: Screenprint on 88 Arches Paper
Size: 76.2 x 56.5 CM
18 Signed and Numbered
Distinguished by Jean-Michel Basquiat’s fusion of anatomy, language, and cultural symbolism, Right Clavicle, From Anatomy Series (1982) is a screenprint on Arches 88 paper measuring 76.2 × 56.5 cm. Part of Basquiat’s celebrated anatomical explorations, this signed and numbered edition of 18 offers exceptional rarity. Its museum-quality provenance, limited production, and intellectual depth position it as a coveted acquisition for collectors of contemporary art.
Right Clavicle, from Anatomy Series is a remarkable work by Jean-Michel Basquiat that reveals the artist’s fascination with the human body, knowledge systems, and the connection between physical structure and personal identity. The work originated from Basquiat’s acclaimed Anatomy series and does not have a street graffiti version. While Basquiat first gained recognition through his SAMO graffiti writings in New York, this work belongs to his mature studio period, when he transformed street-derived imagery into influential contemporary art.
By focusing on a single anatomical element, Basquiat turns scientific study into a meditation on strength, vulnerability, and human experience. The clavicle, a structure that connects and supports the body, becomes a metaphor for connection, resilience, and the hidden frameworks that shape identity. His expressive marks, handwritten notes, and raw visual energy challenge traditional medical illustration while preserving his signature symbolic language.
Collectors value Right Clavicle, from Anatomy Series for its rarity, intellectual depth, and importance within Basquiat’s exploration of anatomy. Works from this series are highly sought after for their unique combination of academic reference, cultural commentary, and artistic innovation.
Curator Insight: At ArtLife Gallery, we see this piece as Basquiat at his most analytical—turning anatomy into a visual language about humanity itself.
Related to Ligaments of the Elbow, Untitled (Head), Dog Leg Study, and Flexible, this work represents Basquiat’s influential period of merging research, symbolism, and expressive freedom into collectible contemporary art.