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Kehinde Wiley — Sophie Arnould
Kehinde Wiley

Sophie Arnould

A striking archival pigment print by Kehinde Wiley, *Sophie Arnould* presents a figure rendered in the artist's signature style, merging classical portraiture traditions with contemporary Black identity and cultural symbolism. The subject is set against Wiley's characteristic lush, ornate floral background, creating a dynamic tension between historical painting conventions and modern representation. Rich, vivid colors saturate the composition, reflecting Wiley's celebrated ability to reclaim and reimagine the canon of Western art history.

Medium
Archival pigment print in colors, on wove paper, with full margins,

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Evening & Day Editions

October 26, 2015

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Kehinde Wiley, Sophie Arnould

A striking archival pigment print by Kehinde Wiley, *Sophie Arnould* presents a figure rendered in the artist's signature style, merging classical portraiture traditions with contemporary Black identity and cultural symbolism. The subject is set against Wiley's characteristic lush, ornate floral background, creating a dynamic tension between historical painting conventions and modern representation. Rich, vivid colors saturate the composition, reflecting Wiley's celebrated ability to reclaim and reimagine the canon of Western art history.

Medium
Archival pigment print in colors, on wove paper, with full margins,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold Colors, Floral Background, Ornate Background, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Empowering Mood, Portraiture, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Black Subjects, Archival Pigment Print, Figurative Art, Neo-Baroque, Portrait, Vibrant Colors

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