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Gallery V: After Dark
Untitled (BC-199)
William Henry Broome
- Date
- n.d.
- Medium
- Linen
- Dimensions
- 20 × 16 in.
- Credit
- © Broome Collection Inc. · © Broome Holding LLC — Property of the William Henry Broome Collection. This artwork forms part of a privately held archival collection. Unauthorized reproduction, publication, photography, digitization, AI training, licensing, or commercial use is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved by Broome Holding LLC and affiliated entities.
Curator’s reflection
BC-199 is a vivid and powerful self-portrait by William Henry Broome. It captures a moment of clarity, creativity, and quiet strength.
The bold colors across his face-yellow, red, and orange-suggest energy, passion, and the inner fire that drives the artist. These are not random marks. They reflect emotion, spirit, and the intensity of a mind always observing, always creating.
The dreadlocked hair spreads outward like rays of thought or inspiration. It gives the portrait movement and life. The background's flowing colors-purple, blue, and pink-add depth and mood. They feel like the rhythm of the artist's world.
Broome's gaze is calm and steady. There is wisdom in his eyes. He is not trying to impress. He is simply being true to himself.
This painting reminds us that the artist's journey is not just about what he sees, but about what he feels and how he shares it. BC-199 is a celebration of identity, creativity, and the courage to be different.
It is a window into the soul of William Henry Broome.
Looking closer
- The strong brushstrokes and bright colors across the face show emotion and energy. The flowing background adds depth and movement. The dreadlocked hair radiates outward, symbolizing creativity, freedom, and the many thoughts of a creative mind. The artist's calm eyes remind us of inner peace and self-acceptance.
A moment to reflect
Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken. He left more than paintings. He left a life painted in brushstrokes.