Elizabeth Peyton
1965–
Introduction
Elizabeth Joy Peyton (born 1965) is an American contemporary artist working primarily in painting, drawing, and printmaking. Best known for figures from her own life and those beyond it, including close friends, historical personae, and icons of contemporary culture, Peyton's portraits have regularly featured artists, writers, musicians, and actors.
Wikidata identifier
Q442486
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Introduction
Peyton creates intimate portraits of friends, pop culture figures, and historical personalities. Her works are marked by a transparent brush stroke and by the mood of her subjects, which is often melancholy.
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, graphic artist, painter, photographer
ULAN identifier
500116160
Names
Elizabeth Peyton
Information from the Getty Research Institute's Union List of Artist Names ® (ULAN), made available under the ODC Attribution License. Accessed March 30, 2024.
