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          Robert Yarber Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Robert Yarber our visitors look at most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one.

          Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Robert Yarber · 1948 – 1989

          Tulip, Robert Yarber

          1984 · Dulwich Picture Gallery, London · original 38 x 38 cm

          Experience the striking black & white beauty of Robert Mapplethorpe's 'Tulip.' A minimalist masterpiece capturing delicate floral form and timeless elegance, showcasing the photographer’s signature style.

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #1: Tulip
          Art Movement
          Minimalist Photography
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 1 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Same size as the original$18838 × 38 cm Commission at original size

          Orchids by Robert Yarber, 1985

          1985 · Dulwich Picture Gallery, London · original 40 x 50 cm

          Experience the striking black & white photograph 'Orchids' by Robert Mapplethorpe – a formal study of three orchids capturing beauty, fragility, and a touch of provocative elegance.

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #2: Orchids
          Art Movement
          Fine Art Photography
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 2 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Lily with Bud (1989) by Robert Yarber

          1989 · SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

          Experience the exquisite beauty of Robert Mapplethorpe's 'Lily with Bud,' a masterful black-and-white photograph capturing a lily plant illuminated by classical chiaroscuro, embodying elegance and sensual allure.

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #3: Lily with Bud
          Art Movement
          Contemporary Realism
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 3 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Lily, Robert Yarber

          1984 · SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah

          Robert Mapplethorpe’s ‘Lily’ is a strikingly formal black and white photograph of a single bloom, capturing the artist's fascination with beauty and desire from the 1980s. Explore this iconic study in form and texture – a timeless piece to elevate your collection.

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #4: Lily
          Art Movement
          Contemporary Realism
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 4 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Blue Rose (1988)

          1988 · Dulwich Picture Gallery, London · original 47 x 47 cm

          Robert Mapplethorpe’s ‘Blue Rose’ – a striking 1988 black & white photograph of a solitary blue rose. Explore its poignant beauty, unique style & the artist's legacy.

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #5: Blue Rose
          Art Movement
          Contemporary Realism
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 5 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Same size as the original$21147 × 47 cm Commission at original size

          Ajitto

          George Eastman Museum, Rochester · original 35 x 45 cm

          Experience the stark introspection of Robert Mapplethorpe's black and white portraiture; own this masterwork capturing form and shadow.

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #6: Ajitto
          Art Movement
          Contemporary Realism
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 6 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Ajitto

          George Eastman Museum, Rochester · original 35 x 45 cm

          Robert Mapplethorpe's 'Ajitto': A striking black & white photograph capturing introspection and vulnerability. Explore the iconic photographer’s masterful use of form and light.

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #7: Ajitto
          Art Movement
          Contemporary Realism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 7 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Robert Mapplethorpe 1970-1983

          Modern Art Oxford, Oxford

          This black and white photograph captures a gallery space filled with framed art. Explore this unique piece and add it to your collection today.

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #8: Robert Mapplethorpe 1970-1983
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 8 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Robert Mapplethorpe 1970-1983 by Robert Yarber

          Modern Art Oxford, Oxford
          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #9: Robert Mapplethorpe 1970-1983
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 9 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Robert Mapplethorpe 1970-1983

          Modern Art Oxford, Oxford

          Explore Robert Mapplethorpe’s iconic 1970-1983 photographic series – a formal gallery wall of striking black & white portraits. Discover his groundbreaking style.

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #10: Robert Mapplethorpe 1970-1983
          Art Movement
          Contemporary Realism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 10 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Lisa Lyon_9

          Borusan Contemporary, Istanbul
          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #11: Lisa Lyon_9
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 11 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Keith Haring – Robert Yarber

          1984

          Explore Robert Mapplethorpe’s striking black & white portrait of Keith Haring. A study in geometric lines, pop culture, and contemplative mood – a unique photographic masterpiece.

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #12: Keith Haring
          Art Movement
          Contemporary Realism
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 12 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Robert Yarber: Jim, Sausalito

          1977

          Robert Mapplethorpe’s "Jim, Sausalito" (1977) – a stark black & white photo capturing isolation & struggle. Explore its angular lines, dramatic lighting & powerful symbolism of resilience.

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #13: Jim, Sausalito
          Art Movement
          Contemporary Realism
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 13 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Self Portrait, Robert Yarber

          1988
          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #14: Self Portrait
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 14 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Robert Yarber: Louise Bourgeois

          1991
          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #15: Louise Bourgeois
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 15 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Honey by Robert Yarber, 1976

          1976
          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #16: Honey
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 16 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Brian Ridley and Lyle Heeter (1979) by Robert Yarber

          1979
          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #17: Brian Ridley and Lyle Heeter
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 17 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Robert Yarber: Andy Warhol

          1990
          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #18: Andy Warhol
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 18 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Orchid by Robert Yarber, 1985

          1985 · SCAD Museum of Art, Savannah
          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #19: Orchid
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 19 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Alan Lynes

          1979
          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #20: Alan Lynes
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 20 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Roy Lichtenstein

          1990
          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #21: Roy Lichtenstein
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 21 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Smutty – Robert Yarber

          1982
          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #22: Smutty
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 22 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Robert Yarber: Iggy Pop

          1981
          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #23: Iggy Pop
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 23 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Jim, Sausalito by Robert Yarber, 1977

          1977 · original 36 x 36 cm
          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #24: Jim, Sausalito
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
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          Popularity
          No. 24 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          Leather Crotch (1980)

          1980 · original 35 x 35 cm

          Robert Mapplethorpe’s "Leather Crotch" (1980) – a striking black & white study of texture & form. Explore this iconic photographic masterpiece, embodying BDSM themes and minimalist design.

          View the most popular artwork of Robert Yarber ranked #25: Leather Crotch
          Art Movement
          Contemporary Photography
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 25 of 32 artworks by Robert Yarber
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          The artist

          Robert Yarber

          1948 – 1989

          Portrait of Robert Yarber
          Quick facts
          • Copyright statusUnder copyright
          • Art periodModern
          • Movementscontemporary realism
          • Room fitliving room
          • Typical colorsearthy, neutrals
          • Creative periodsmature period, late period
          • Works on APS32
          • Corpus themesduchamp, cornell
          Biography

          A Life Forged in Form: The World of Robert Mapplethorpe

          Robert Mapplethorpe, a name synonymous with both breathtaking beauty and profound controversy, remains one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. Born in Floral Park, New York, in 1946, his journey was not one of immediate artistic recognition but rather a gradual evolution fueled by experimentation, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to exploring the boundaries of form and desire. Initially drawn to graphic arts at Pratt Institute, Mapplethorpe quickly found himself chafing against traditional academic constraints, ultimately leaving before completing his degree. This departure wasn’t a rejection of art itself, but a search for a medium that could more directly translate his burgeoning vision – a vision deeply influenced by artists like Joseph Cornell and Marcel Duchamp, whose embrace of the found object and conceptual play resonated with his own developing aesthetic sensibilities. These early years were marked by mixed-media collages, intricate assemblages born from salvaged materials and cut images, hinting at the formal precision and thematic concerns that would later define his photographic work.

          The Polaroid Genesis and a Creative Partnership

          The pivotal moment arrived with the acquisition of a Polaroid camera in 1970. This wasn’t merely a change in tools; it was a revelation. The immediacy of the Polaroid process allowed Mapplethorpe to bypass traditional darkroom techniques, focusing instead on composition, light, and shadow – elements that would become hallmarks of his style. Initially, these Polaroids were integrated into his collages, but they soon began to assert their independence, revealing a unique power in their stark black and white tonality. Simultaneously, a deeply significant relationship blossomed with poet and musician Patti Smith. Their connection, spanning from 1967 to 1972, was one of mutual artistic support and inspiration. Smith became a frequent subject for Mapplethorpe’s lens, her raw energy and bohemian spirit captured in images that possess an intimate vulnerability. This period wasn't just about romantic partnership; it was a crucible where both artists honed their craft, challenging each other to push creative boundaries.

          Mastering the Form: Style, Subjects, and Controversy

          Mapplethorpe’s photographic style is characterized by a rigorous formalism – an emphasis on composition, symmetry, and the interplay of light and shadow reminiscent of classical sculpture. He wasn't simply documenting his subjects; he was *constructing* them, elevating everyday objects and human forms to iconic status through meticulous technique. His subject matter was remarkably diverse: celebrity portraits featuring figures like Andy Warhol and Deborah Harry, exquisitely rendered floral still lifes – particularly orchids and calla lilies – and strikingly intimate self-portraits. However, it was his exploration of the BDSM subculture in 1970s and 80s New York City that ignited significant controversy. These images, unflinching in their depiction of sexuality and power dynamics, challenged conventional notions of taste and morality, sparking debates about censorship and artistic freedom. Mapplethorpe didn’t shy away from these controversies; he embraced them as an inherent part of his artistic practice, believing that art should provoke thought and challenge societal norms. He frequently referenced religious or classical imagery within his work, creating a compelling dialogue between contemporary subjects and historical art forms, further complicating interpretations and adding layers of meaning.

          Legacy and Lasting Impact

          The mentorship of art curator Sam Wagstaff proved instrumental in Mapplethorpe’s career trajectory, providing crucial financial support and guidance during his formative years. Throughout the 1980s, Mapplethorpe exhibited extensively, gaining increasing recognition within the art world culminating in a major retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1988 – a landmark achievement that solidified his position as a significant contemporary artist. However, this success was shadowed by controversy surrounding *Robert Mapplethorpe: The Perfect Moment* exhibition, which ignited fierce debates about public funding for art deemed obscene. Tragically, Mapplethorpe succumbed to AIDS in 1989, leaving behind a vast and complex body of work that continues to resonate today. Following his death, the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation was established to preserve his artistic legacy, support medical research related to HIV/AIDS, and promote photography as an art form. His influence extends far beyond the realm of photography, impacting generations of artists with his bold exploration of sexuality, formalist approach, and unwavering commitment to pushing creative boundaries. Robert Mapplethorpe’s work remains a subject of ongoing discussion and analysis, cementing his place as one of the most important – and often challenging – American artists of the 20th century. He elevated photography to a respected art form, proving that it could be more than just documentation; it could be sculpture, poetry, and provocation all rolled into one striking image.

          Questions & Answers

          Which artworks by Robert Yarber are the most viewed?

          The Stats page of Robert Yarber presents statistics computed from the artist's artworks listed on this website.

          Where is Robert Yarber from?

          Robert Yarber was born in United States.

          How do I find works by Robert Yarber in a specific palette?

          Robert Yarber's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.

          By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 5, 2026
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