Basquiat was a rising Painter in the early 80's when he met Andy Warhol. He was so struck that Basquiat ran home, painted that painting and gave it to Warhol as a gift.
This portrait of them both was the beginning of the famous friendship.
Medium: Acrylic and oilstick on canvas with wood supports
Dimensions: 59¾ x 60½ (151.8 x 153.7 cm.)
Date: 1982