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John DeAndrea — Sitting Woman
John DeAndrea

Sitting Woman

1972

"Sitting Woman" by John DeAndrea is a strikingly lifelike sculpture rendered in oil on polyester resin with synthetic hair, exemplifying the artist's mastery of Photorealist figuration. DeAndrea's meticulous attention to surface detail — from the subtle translucency of skin to the naturalistic fall of hair — blurs the boundary between art object and living presence. The work invites viewers to confront their own perception, challenging them to distinguish the crafted from the real.

Medium
oil on polyester resin and synthetic hair

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 5, 2017

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John DeAndrea, Sitting Woman, 1972

"Sitting Woman" by John DeAndrea is a strikingly lifelike sculpture rendered in oil on polyester resin with synthetic hair, exemplifying the artist's mastery of Photorealist figuration. DeAndrea's meticulous attention to surface detail — from the subtle translucency of skin to the naturalistic fall of hair — blurs the boundary between art object and living presence. The work invites viewers to confront their own perception, challenging them to distinguish the crafted from the real.

Medium
oil on polyester resin and synthetic hair
Year
1972
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th-Century Art, Naturalistic, Male Artist, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Photorealism, Flesh Tones, Female Subject, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Intimate Mood, Figurative Art, Polychrome, Lifelike, Neutral Tones