The artwork titled “Portrait of Adeline Ravoux, after Van Gogh (Pictures of Magazines 2)” was created by Vik Muniz in 2012. This piece falls under the art movement of Conceptual Art and is categorized within the genre of photography.
The artwork is a modern rendition of Van Gogh’s Portrait of Adeline Ravoux and is constructed using an assemblage of photographs from magazines. The composition embraces a mosaic-like style, where numerous magazine clippings are meticulously arranged to form the image of Adeline Ravoux. Dominated by a rich palette of blues and yellows reminiscent of Van Gogh, the portrait demonstrates intricate details in the texture and shading through the varied imagery. The essence of Muniz’s conceptual approach is evident through the juxtaposition of contemporary media elements forming a classic subject, thereby bridging the gap between historical art and modern visual culture.
