ARTISTS
Faces in Frame: Portraits Through Time
Sotheby鈥檚 is pleased to present the selling exhibition Faces in Frame: Portraits Through Time. Bridging historical traditional with contemporary perspectives, this exhibition will feature works by artists such as Richard Prince, George Condo, Pablo Picasso and Robert Home that pay homage to the profound truths of portraiture, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the human experience.
Tracing its origins through centuries, portraiture reveals fundamental truths about humanity and identity, enriching art history with its focus on human subjects. The genre gained prominence during the Renaissance, fueled by humanism and individuality. By the 17th century, the French Royal Academy had elevated portraiture to a status just below history painting, highlighting its role in documenting and celebrating societal figures. Artists, through their distinct visual languages, adeptly capture physical attributes and emotional depth, using their knowledge of anatomy, lighting, and expression to create impactful artworks that resonate across time and place. This fall season, the works in Faces in Frame: Portraits Through Time will highlight the brilliance of portraiture across a mode of artistic interpretations.
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Sotheby鈥檚 is pleased to present the selling exhibition Faces in Frame: Portraits Through Time. Bridging historical traditional with contemporary perspectives, this exhibition will feature works by artists such as Richard Prince, George Condo, Pablo Picasso and Robert Home that pay homage to the profound truths of portraiture, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the human experience.
Tracing its origins through centuries, portraiture reveals fundamental truths about humanity and identity, enriching art history with its focus on human subjects. The genre gained prominence during the Renaissance, fueled by humanism and individuality. By the 17th century, the French Royal Academy had elevated portraiture to a status just below history painting, highlighting its role in documenting and celebrating societal figures. Artists, through their distinct visual languages, adeptly capture physical attributes and emotional depth, using their knowledge of anatomy, lighting, and expression to create impactful artworks that resonate across time and place. This fall season, the works in Faces in Frame: Portraits Through Time will highlight the brilliance of portraiture across a mode of artistic interpretations.
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