21st Century Realism ARC Salon

21st Century Realism ARC Salon

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Shane Wolf

Titan, Prologue 6

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July 24, 04:04 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Shane Wolf

American

Titian, Prologue 6, 2023


signed Shane Wolf (lower left)

charcoal, sanguine, chalk and pierre noire on paper

sheet: 57 1/4 by 44 3/4 in.; 146 by 114 cm

framed: 66 by 53 in.; 167.6 by 134.6 cm

Acquired directly from the artist

In the collection of the Art Renewal Center, 2023

New York, NY, Sotheby’s, 16th International ARC Salon Exhibition, July 14 – 24, 2023

Shane Wolf is a direct heir of the momentous turning point in art that was the Italian Renaissance: the representation of the human body in all its realism and glory. Through him, we can clearly grasp the might of several centuries of pictorial heritage. The painter’s style is inspired by academic classicism that venerates both beauty and poise. However, he also draws his inspiration from a very contemporary posture that conveys a ferocious twist to contorted flesh.


Movement contributes equally to his realism and imbues his creations with life. His works no longer appear to be just a simple representation, but part of a unique reality placed within the viewer’s grasp. This realism is epitomized by the fact that Shane only works from live models – an academic tradition that has become very rare amongst contemporary artists.

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