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Kehinde Wiley — Tomb of Pope Alexander VII Study I
Kehinde Wiley

Tomb of Pope Alexander VII Study I

2016

This hand-embellished pigment print reinterprets Bernini's baroque monument through Wiley's signature lens, replacing the original papal figure with a contemporary Black subject while maintaining the ornate sculptural framework. The work exemplifies the artist's ongoing dialogue between classical European art history and contemporary identity, enhanced through meticulous hand-finishing techniques.

Medium
Hand embellished pigment print on paper in artist's frame
Dimensions
Edition
Edition of 30 of 30
Signed
Yes

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Kehinde Wiley, Tomb of Pope Alexander VII Study I, 2016

This hand-embellished pigment print reinterprets Bernini's baroque monument through Wiley's signature lens, replacing the original papal figure with a contemporary Black subject while maintaining the ornate sculptural framework. The work exemplifies the artist's ongoing dialogue between classical European art history and contemporary identity, enhanced through meticulous hand-finishing techniques.

Medium
Hand embellished pigment print on paper in artist's frame
Dimensions
68.58 x 50.8 cm
Year
2016
Edition
of 30
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Hamilton Selway, Los Angeles, CA

Related themes

Baroque Revival, Religious Art, Pigment Print, Hand Embellished, Neo-Classical, Pope Portrait, Contemporary

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