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Jim Shaw — Study for Official Portrait #3 (Pillars of Society)
Jim Shaw

Study for Official Portrait #3 (Pillars of Society)

2018

A pencil study for an official portrait exploring themes of social structure and power dynamics. The work references Otto Dix's famous 'Pillars of Society' painting through its title and conceptual framework.

Medium
pencil on paper

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Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction, Hong Kong

April 23, 2025

Lot 72

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Jim Shaw, Study for Official Portrait #3 (Pillars of Society), 2018

A pencil study for an official portrait exploring themes of social structure and power dynamics. The work references Otto Dix's famous 'Pillars of Society' painting through its title and conceptual framework.

Medium
pencil on paper
Year
2018
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Social Commentary, Pencil, 2018, Contemporary Art, Jim Shaw, Portrait Study

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