Gazing Ball (Boucher Reclining Girl) (2014 – 2015) by Jeff Koons

Gazing Ball (Boucher Reclining Girl) - Jeff Koons - 2014 - 2015

Artwork Information

TitleGazing Ball (Boucher Reclining Girl)
ArtistJeff Koons
Date2014 - 2015
Mediumoil,digital,glass
Art MovementNeo-Pop Art

About Gazing Ball (Boucher Reclining Girl)

The artwork titled “Gazing Ball (Boucher Reclining Girl),” created by Jeff Koons between 2014 and 2015, is an intriguing piece that combines oil and digital techniques with a glass component. It belongs to the Neo-Pop Art movement and falls within the genre of nude painting (nu). This piece of art visually merges classical artistry with contemporary elements, resulting in a unique hybridization of styles.

In the artwork, we observe a naked woman reclining on luxurious drapery, reminiscent of classical European paintings. Her figure is posed in a relaxed manner, resting on one elbow while her body is draped languidly over the rich fabrics and a traditional sofa or chaise lounge. The delicacy and softness of her form and the textiles contrast sharply with the bright and reflective blue glass gazing ball, placed prominently in front of her. This juxtaposition between the classical depiction and the modern, reflective sphere creates a thought-provoking dialogue about the past and present, tradition and innovation, as well as the nature of observation and reflection within the art itself.

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