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Jordan Casteel — Jiréh and Gabriel
Jordan Casteel

Jiréh and Gabriel

2018

Jordan Casteel's Jiréh and Gabriel (2018) is a monumental oil on canvas depicting two figures holding hands against a vibrant crimson backdrop, rendered with the artist's signature gestural brushwork and commanding sense of presence. Casteel is celebrated for her large scale figurative portraits that center Black subjects with dignity, intimacy, and psychological depth, making this work a significant example of her practice. The bold color contrast between the rich red background and the cool blue tones of the figures' clothing creates a visually striking composition that commands attention in any collection. This painting exemplifies why Casteel has become one of the most sought after figurative painters of her generation, with works held in major museum collections worldwide.

Medium
Oil on canvas

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Jordan Casteel, Jiréh and Gabriel, 2018

Jordan Casteel's Jiréh and Gabriel (2018) is a monumental oil on canvas depicting two figures holding hands against a vibrant crimson backdrop, rendered with the artist's signature gestural brushwork and commanding sense of presence. Casteel is celebrated for her large scale figurative portraits that center Black subjects with dignity, intimacy, and psychological depth, making this work a significant example of her practice. The bold color contrast between the rich red background and the cool blue tones of the figures' clothing creates a visually striking composition that commands attention in any collection. This painting exemplifies why Casteel has become one of the most sought after figurative painters of her generation, with works held in major museum collections worldwide.

Medium
Oil on canvas
Year
2018
Seen at
National Portrait Gallery, City of Westminster, United Kingdom

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Intimate, American Painting, Intimate Portrait, Figurative Painting, Mid-Career, Museum Quality, Contemplative, Black Figurative Art, Bold Color, Figure, American, Identity, Human Connection, Red, Gestural Brushwork, Red Background, Large Scale Painting, Oil On Canvas, Collectible Art, Social Commentary, Black Artist, Portrait Painting, Urban, Community Focus, 21st Century Art, Two Figures, Portrait, Narrative, Realism, Contemporary Art, Gallery Exhibition, Female Artist, Painting, Figurative, Contemporary, Holding Hands

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