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Julian Schnabel — Alexander Pope
Julian Schnabel

Alexander Pope

1983

Julian Schnabel's portrait of Alexander Pope employs oil and epoxy resin on canvas to create a textured, expressionistic representation of the 18th century English poet. The work demonstrates Schnabel's characteristic maximalist approach, layering materials and gestural marks to convey psychological depth rather than strict likeness. Through the combination of traditional and unconventional media, Schnabel transforms the historical subject into a contemporary meditation on portraiture and artistic presence.

Medium
oil and epoxy resin on canvas

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Modern & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 11, 2024

Lot 34

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Julian Schnabel, Alexander Pope, 1983

Julian Schnabel's portrait of Alexander Pope employs oil and epoxy resin on canvas to create a textured, expressionistic representation of the 18th century English poet. The work demonstrates Schnabel's characteristic maximalist approach, layering materials and gestural marks to convey psychological depth rather than strict likeness. Through the combination of traditional and unconventional media, Schnabel transforms the historical subject into a contemporary meditation on portraiture and artistic presence.

Medium
oil and epoxy resin on canvas
Year
1983
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Mixed Media, Literary Figure, American Artist, Late 20th Century, Portrait, plate painting technique, broken ceramics, Textured Surface, Dramatic and intense, Neo-Expressionism

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