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Julia Rommel — Cal Ripken Jr. (Kidnapping)
Julia Rommel

Cal Ripken Jr. (Kidnapping)

2014

Julia Rommel's 2014 oil painting presents an abstract or conceptual exploration of Cal Ripken Jr., the legendary baseball player, through the provocative lens of kidnapping. The work likely subverts expectations of sports portraiture through its enigmatic title and medium.

Medium
oil on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session

May 19, 2022

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Julia Rommel, Cal Ripken Jr. (Kidnapping), 2014

Julia Rommel's 2014 oil painting presents an abstract or conceptual exploration of Cal Ripken Jr., the legendary baseball player, through the provocative lens of kidnapping. The work likely subverts expectations of sports portraiture through its enigmatic title and medium.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
2014
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Baseball, Dramatic, 2014, Julia Rommel, Conceptual, American, Conceptual Art, 2010s, Sports Figure, Sports, Oil Painting, Portrait, Pop Culture, Abstract, Oil on Canvas, Contemporary

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