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Yves Klein — La Victoire de Samothrace (S 9)
Yves Klein

La Victoire de Samothrace (S 9)

1962

Yves Klein's La Victoire de Samothrace reinterprets the classical sculpture through his distinctive use of dry pigment and synthetic resin. The work demonstrates Klein's innovative approach to color and form while engaging with art historical references.

Medium
dry pigment and synthetic resin on plaster, metallic rod and stone base

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 9, 2018

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Yves Klein, La Victoire de Samothrace (S 9), 1962

Yves Klein's La Victoire de Samothrace reinterprets the classical sculpture through his distinctive use of dry pigment and synthetic resin. The work demonstrates Klein's innovative approach to color and form while engaging with art historical references.

Medium
dry pigment and synthetic resin on plaster, metallic rod and stone base
Year
1962
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Reinterpretation, Classical Art, French, Blue, Blue Monochrome, Resin, Found Object, Sculpture, French Artist, Pigment, Classical Reference, Modernism, Contemporary Art, 1960s, Yves Klein, Contemporary

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