Study for Greek torso with metal support

Alex Foxton

Study for Greek torso with metal support, 202134 x 26cmSign in to view price
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charcoal on paperGalerie Derouillon
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Human-crafted. AI-refined.

This charcoal sketch depicts an abstracted human figure in a minimalist, expressive style. The composition focuses on the contours and forms of the body, with bold strokes and dark shading creating a sense of depth and volume. The overall style suggests a modernist, expressionistic approach, emphasizing the essential elements of the form rather than realistic details. The artist's intention may have been to explore the raw, primal aspects of the human figure through a distilled, almost sculptural rendering. ...

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Artist
Alex Foxton
B.1980, British

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Alex Foxton: Artworks
Devil I
Gyrfalcon
Sumo (Squat)
Sumo (Legs)
Poison
Magpie (V)
My coat
Parable
Witch
Blue Sun
Green Sun
On the rack
Leopard Study
Marsyas (Titian)
Marsyas
Cain and Abel
Study (Marsyas)
David Boy
Ganymede
Turin
Caress
Alex FoxtonCaress, 2024
29 x 20.5cm
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Galerie Derouillon
Gallery
Galerie Derouillon
Paris, Paris, Paris

Galerie Derouillon was founded in Paris in 2013 by Benjamin Derouillon and is dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging contemporary artists. Since its inception, Galerie Derouillon has put the emphasis on providing young artists a long term support in every stage of production, exhibition and dissemination of our artists’ practice. The main focus is on international emerging artists, creating a community and bonds with historical and more established artists through curated group shows. Collaboration is an important feature in the ecosystem of the gallery as we dedicate ourselves in creating relationships between artists, galleries and institutions by producing books, exhibitions as well as working closely with public and private institutions. ...