John Currin New Paintings |
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| Compiled by:
| Gagosian Gallery, |
| Author:
| Tower, Wells |
| Contribution by:
| Cook, Angus |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8478-2865-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2006 |
| Publisher: | Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $150.00 |
Book Description:
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One of the leading figurative painters of his generation, Currin's influences range from Italian and Northern Renaissance paintings to popular illustrations from the mid-20th century. Whether portraits of older women, buxom girls, nudes with elongated bodies, or group scenes of domestic life, his works are characterized by baroque gestures, loose brushstrokes, unorthodox palettes, and detailed backgrounds that startle the viewer into a reconsideration of the tradition of painting. His...
More DescriptionOne of the leading figurative painters of his generation, Currin's influences range from Italian and Northern Renaissance paintings to popular illustrations from the mid-20th century. Whether portraits of older women, buxom girls, nudes with elongated bodies, or group scenes of domestic life, his works are characterized by baroque gestures, loose brushstrokes, unorthodox palettes, and detailed backgrounds that startle the viewer into a reconsideration of the tradition of painting. His "old master" techniques and individual style have earned him accolades from critics and collectors worldwide.