Lennon in New York City
Mixed media painting on canvas • Unknown contemporary street artist; monogrammed 'IS' or 'IG' in the bottom right corner
Style & Movement
Contemporary Pop Art / Street Art
Medium & Technique
Acrylic and spray paint stencil onto canvas, utilizing a wash/splatter background technique with high-contrast stenciling in black
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century (c. 1990-2010)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 18 x 24 inches; Vertical Portrait format
Subject Description
A stylized portrait of John Lennon based on the iconic 1974 Bob Gruen photograph where he wears a 'New York City' sleeveless t-shirt. The composition uses a psychedelic, multicolored wash background with a black silhouette stencil of the figure.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; shows visible signs of age, edge wear, and possible surface scuffing
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $250 USD
Auction Estimate
$40 - $150 USD
Provenance History
Likely a secondary market purchase or street-level art acquisition. No formal gallery labels or exhibition history visible from the image.
Art Historical Significance
Representational of the democratization of the Pop Art movement and the enduring iconography of John Lennon as a symbol of 1970s New York counterculture.
Notable Features
Distinctive 'IS'/'IG' monogram in the lower right; the background utilizes a 'galaxy' style blending technique popular in street art
Condition Issues
Chipping and paint loss along the top edge and corners; visible wrinkling of the canvas or under-layer texture on the right side; minor surface dirt
Conservation Recommendations
Surface cleaning by a professional; framing with a protective spacer to prevent further edge chipping; display away from direct UV light to prevent fading of the wash colors