
Easter Realness #7
A resplendent portrait in Kehinde Wiley's signature style, *Easter Realness #7* depicts a Black subject dressed in vibrant, celebratory attire, set against an ornate, densely patterned floral background rendered in rich oil paint. Wiley's masterful technique draws from the traditions of Old Master portraiture, elevating his subject with the grandeur and dignity historically reserved for the elite. The artist's gilded frame further amplifies the work's opulence, reinforcing Wiley's ongoing exploration of race, power, and representation in Western art history.
- Medium
- oil on canvas, in artist's gilded frame
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Day Sale
November 12, 2013
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