
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Evening Sale
June 27, 2016
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