
Untitled
2017
In this commanding 2017 oil on canvas, Cheyenne Julien presents a figurative composition that pulses with psychological tension and intimate observation. Measuring 152.4 × 132.7 cm, the work operates at a near-human scale, drawing the viewer into a close encounter with its subject. Julien's handling of paint is immediate and confident, balancing raw, gestural passages with moments of careful attention, producing a surface that feels simultaneously urgent and considered. The figure is rendered with an emotional directness that is characteristic of the artist's early practice, where bodies become sites of memory, vulnerability, and quiet resistance. Julien, who studied at the New York Studio School and came to wider critical attention through a string of notable exhibitions in the late 2010s, was already demonstrating her distinctive visual language at the time this work was produced. Her canvases from this period are particularly sought after, as they document a formative moment in the development of an artistic voice that has only grown in recognition and institutional support since. The work is signed by the artist and is being offered through Phillips, providing strong provenance and confidence for prospective buyers. For collectors focused on figurative painting with genuine emotional and art historical depth, this untitled canvas represents a meaningful acquisition. Works from Julien's 2017 output are relatively scarce on the secondary market, and the combination of scale, condition, and the signed authentication makes this an especially compelling opportunity to acquire a piece from a pivotal chapter in her career.
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Overall
- Signed
- Yes
- Spotted At
- Gallery · Phillips
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