Material crayon on paper
Dimensions 21.59 x 15.24 cm
Place of Creation New York
Status Vetted

About the Work

"I guess what I'm interested in is the quality of my subjects being able to be themselves while occupying this extreme role in the public imagination. You can see their will, and that's incredibly beautiful." (E. Peyton)


Elizabeth Peyton, born in 1965 in Danbury, Connecticut, is one of the most distinctive artists working today. Her work is characterised by an intimate connection to portraiture and a keen interest in pop culture figures and history. In her work, she combines classical painting techniques with a modern, often personal approach to her subjects.


She often paints iconic faces such as those of Kurt Cobain, Prince or historical figures such as Marie Antoinette. Her vibrant colours and delicate brushwork are particularly striking. Peyton shows a special ability to capture her subjects' inner selves by portraying them in an almost nostalgic light .Her portraits focus on the inner life of her subjects.

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Provenance

The Artist
Collection of Patricia and Morris Order, New York, USA
Gavin Brown's Enterprise, New York, USA
Private Collection, Germany

Literature

Elizabeth Peyton, ed. Zdenek Felix, Deichtorhallen Hamburg, Hatte Cantz, Osterfildern-Ruit 2002

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