Artwork

Luc and Ludivine Get Married, No. 7

Luc and Ludivine Get Married, No. 7, by Julian Opie, 2007
Luc and Ludivine Get Married, No. 7, by Julian Opie, 2007

Luc and Ludivine Get Married, No. 7 is a print by Julian Opie. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Luc and Ludivine Get Married, No.

About this work

Overview

Luc and Ludivine Get Married, No. 7 is a print by Julian Opie, part of a series of 16 images depicting a couple in various poses.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a husband and wife in eight different poses, highlighting their profiles from front, back, and side views, capturing their likenesses through essential features.

Technique & Style

Opie's graphic style is characterized by simplicity and the elimination of extraneous detail, drawing on the traditions of portrait miniatures and silhouettes while presenting a modern interpretation.

Context

The series, including Luc and Ludivine Get Married, No. 7, explores the representation of a couple through multiple viewpoints, creating a nuanced portrait.

Artist & collection

Artist

Julian Opie

Julian Opie is a visual artist of the New British Sculpture movement.