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Kehinde Wiley — Sophie Arnould Study II
Kehinde Wiley

Sophie Arnould Study II

2016

This hand-embellished pigment print exemplifies Wiley's signature approach of reimagining historical portraiture through a contemporary lens, transforming the 18th-century French opera singer Sophie Arnould into his distinctive visual language. The work demonstrates his mastery of combining traditional printmaking with decorative embellishment, creating a dialogue between classical European portraiture and modern artistic intervention.

Medium
Hand embellished pigment print on paper in artist's frame
Dimensions
Edition
Edition of 30 of 30
Signed
Yes

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Kehinde Wiley, Sophie Arnould Study II, 2016

This hand-embellished pigment print exemplifies Wiley's signature approach of reimagining historical portraiture through a contemporary lens, transforming the 18th-century French opera singer Sophie Arnould into his distinctive visual language. The work demonstrates his mastery of combining traditional printmaking with decorative embellishment, creating a dialogue between classical European portraiture and modern artistic intervention.

Medium
Hand embellished pigment print on paper in artist's frame
Dimensions
68.58 x 50.8 cm
Year
2016
Edition
of 30
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Hamilton Selway, Los Angeles, CA

Related themes

Pigment Print, Hand Embellished, Mixed Media, Baroque Style, Portrait, Figurative, Contemporary

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