Portrait of Omai rendered in gestural fuschia

Mai (Afterlife) after Sir Joshua Reynolds' Portrait of Mai (Omai), 1776

Name: Mai (Afterlife) after Sir Joshua Reynolds' Portrait of Mai (Omai), 1776
Price: 1000.0 EUR
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In support of the National Portrait Gallery in London, Elizabeth Peyton depicts the subject of Reynolds’ eighteenth century portrait in gestural fuchsia.

Reynolds’ original painting portrays Mai – a P...

In support of the National Portrait Gallery in London, Elizabeth Peyton depicts the subject of Reynolds’ eighteenth century portrait in gestural fuchsia.

Reynolds’ original painting portrays Mai – a Pacific Islander from Raiatea who travelled to England in 1773 and became a prominent figure in aristocratic society – at full length, barefoot in flowing robes. In her rendition, Peyton focuses entirely on Mai’s face, which she renders evocatively in loose strokes of oil paint.

Peyton’s artwork has been meticulously translated into a 15-layer, limited edition silkscreen in close collaboration artisan printmakers at Make-Ready in London – one of a pair of editions launched in support of the National Portrait Gallery in London. Re-opening in June 2023, the Gallery's diversified collection focuses on presenting an inclusive and dynamic picture of the people who have contributed to the rich history of the United Kingdom.

Mai (Afterlife) after Sir Joshua Reynolds' Portrait of Mai (Omai), 1776, 2023, silkscreen print © Elizabeth Peyton.

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Dimensions

Unframed: 50.5cm x 37.7cm

Framed: 57.9cm x 45.2cm x 3.2cm

Framing

Prints can be ordered float mounted in a natural oak frame protected by UV plexiglass.

Medium

15 layer silkscreen print with hand-painted black paper edge on 410gsm Somerset Tub Sized Radiant white paper.

Certificate of Authenticity

Arrives with a certificate of authenticity

Finishing

Individually numbered, signed by the artist on reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Release date

June 19, 2023

Artist

Elizabeth Peyton

3 collaborations

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