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Peter Blake — Blanche neige and bet noir
Peter Blake

Blanche neige and bet noir

A vibrant and playful work by Sir Peter Blake, one of Britain's most celebrated Pop Art pioneers, this oil on panel painting showcases his trademark blend of nostalgic imagery and bold visual storytelling. The artist's own hand-crafted frame becomes an integral part of the artwork, reflecting Blake's longstanding interest in found objects and the boundaries between fine art and popular culture. The title's witty interplay between "Blanche Neige" (Snow White) and "bête noire" hints at Blake's characteristic use of fairytale and folkloric references filtered through a distinctly contemporary lens.

Medium
oil on panel, in artist's frame

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

June 27, 2016

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Peter Blake, Blanche neige and bet noir

A vibrant and playful work by Sir Peter Blake, one of Britain's most celebrated Pop Art pioneers, this oil on panel painting showcases his trademark blend of nostalgic imagery and bold visual storytelling. The artist's own hand-crafted frame becomes an integral part of the artwork, reflecting Blake's longstanding interest in found objects and the boundaries between fine art and popular culture. The title's witty interplay between "Blanche Neige" (Snow White) and "bête noire" hints at Blake's characteristic use of fairytale and folkloric references filtered through a distinctly contemporary lens.

Medium
oil on panel, in artist's frame
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Painting, Renowned Artist, Male Artist, Fairytale Imagery, British Artist, Mixed imagery, Framed Artwork, Pop Art, Figurative Art, Oil On Panel, Contemporary Art, Framed Work, Whimsical Mood, Knight Of The Realm, Playful Mood, Storybook Imagery

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