Marshall, Kerry James | Untitled (Frankenstein), 2010 — available on Composition Gallery

Signed lower right-hand side. Published by Paulson Fontaine Press.

Untitled (Frankenstein) (2010) by Kerry James Marshall is a striking etching that depicts a nude male figure against a deep black background. The figure is composed of intricate white lines and patterns that contrast starkly with the darkness, making the body appear almost spectral. Marshall invokes the myth of Frankenstein’s monster, exploring ideas of otherness, identity, and the construction of personhood. The figure’s posture—simultaneously tense and vulnerable—evokes both strength and alienation, themes central to Marshall’s broader practice of representing Black identity in Western art history. This edition of 50 exemplifies his mastery of printmaking and narrative layering.

Kerry James Marshall (USA, 1955) is a celebrated contemporary artist known for his powerful depictions of Black life and history. Combining figurative painting with themes of identity, race, and social justice, his vibrant works challenge traditional narratives in art. Marshall’s monumental paintings have reshaped the representation of African American culture in modern art.

Kerry James Marshall

Untitled (Frankenstein), 2010

Name: Untitled (Frankenstein), 2010
SKU: 16028

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Etching

EtchingEtching is a technique where a design is created on a metal surface by using a strong acid or mordant to eat away the unprotected parts of the metal, leaving the desired pattern in relief (intaglio). In modern art and manufacturing, different chemicals may be used depending on the material being etched.

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Edition of 50

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Signed lower right-hand side. Published by Paulson Fontaine Press.

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I love the idea of art as an engine of change.
- Kerry James Marshall

Inspired heavily by the events of the Civil Rights movement in addition to the Black Power movement events,Kerry James Marshall is an American painter and sculpture artist who seeks to relay his life experiences growing up through the use of dark abstraction like paintings. While his art style can best be described as a modern realist artist, Kerry James Marshall is often related to other artists' styles via the likes of Amy Hill, Mark Jacobson, and several others. Throughout the course of Kerry James Marshall's artistic career, he has shared his artwork with the public through canvas paintings and elaborate sculpture works. He has been published many times and many of his works are on exhibit in many of the greatest known galleries. While many of his works were done during the 1980s and 90s, Marshall's best-known works include a superhero comic book completely based on African mythology, Voyager (1992 painting with a focus on race), and many other works based on American events.

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