- Robert Bonaparte
- Figure with Pyramids, 1980
- Oil on Linen
- 22 x 28 x 0.75 in (55.88 x 71.12 x 1.91 cm)
- Framed: 23 x 29 x 1.25 in (58.42 x 73.66 x 3.18 cm)
- Signature: Artist Stamp, Center Backside
- $9,500
This 22" x 28" oil painting on linen by Oklahoma-native, Los Angeles-based artist Robert Bonaparte features a minimalist style with a limited color palette. The focal point of the composition is the figurative pyramid, dressed in what appears to be battle armor. In the background, behind the figure, stands three pyramids, also rendered in a simplified, geometric style. The artwork features hues of earthy pinks, brown and beige.
After graduating from the University of Arizona in 1956, Bonaparte's thirst for knowledge took him to Rome, Italy. In 1959, alongside a small cohort of Oklahoma artists, including his life-long friend Ed Ruscha, he relocated to California. Bonaparte's work, known for its vibrant landscapes and introspective still life compositions, has graced galleries worldwide.
- Subject Matter: Figures in Landscape