In Italian, 1983

Although Jean-Michel Basquiat titled the artwork 'In Italian', several words are included that derive from other European languages such as the word 'Sangre', which means blood in Spanish. Instead, Basquiat could have been alluding to the painting's graffiti style. The word 'graffiti' originates from the Italian term 'graffito' (scratched) which was used by archaeologists to refer to inscriptions found on the walls of ancient ruins such as the Catacombs of Rome.

Our archival pigment print is crafted using wide-gamut archival pigment inks on 100% cotton acid-free fine art paper, and is then expertly framed with an elegant black moulding. Each reproduction comes ready to hang. All frames feature:

• Cast acrylic to protect our prints from light damage. A high-quality material, it offers many benefits: including 91% optical clarity and 90% UV protection. As it is shatter-resistant, it is much safer than glass in your home or workplace.

• Sealed paper backing to prevent dust infiltration

• Wire on the back of the frame for effortless hanging

• A supplied hanging kit for your convenience