Wegman, William | Friends, 2010 — available on Composition Gallery

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Archival pigment printed on Museo Silver Rag Image: 28 x 22.5 in (71 x 57.2cm). Sheet 33 x 24 in (84.4 x 60.9cm).

William Wegman’s Friends, created in 2010, is an archival pigment print on Museo Silver Rag. This limited edition artwork captures two Weimaraner dogs in an intimate and tender pose. The composition exudes a sense of closeness and calm, with one dog resting its head gently on the other, eyes closed in what appears to be a moment of trust and affection. Wegman, known for his work with Weimaraners, continues his exploration of animal emotion and personality, presenting the dogs in a dignified and touching manner. The stark black background enhances the focus on the dogs, highlighting the texture of their fur and the elegance of their forms.

William Wegman (USA, 1943) is a multimedia artist best known for his whimsical photographs of Weimaraner dogs. Blending humor with sophistication, his work spans video, painting, and drawing, often incorporating his dogs into surreal and playful narratives. Wegman’s art has become iconic, bridging fine art and popular culture.

William Wegman

Friends, 2010

Name: Friends, 2010
SKU: 12825
Price: 2950.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

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Archival Print

Archival PrintAn archival print refers to a fine art reproduction of museum quality, created using the highest quality materials and methods. These prints are produced on the finest papers and with inks specifically designed to resist color fading over time. Drawings and paintings are reproduced using a fine art printer with exceptionally high resolution, ensuring longevity and preservation of the artwork.

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Archival pigment printed on Museo Silver Rag Image: 28 x 22.5 in (71 x 57.2cm). Sheet 33 x 24 in (84.4 x 60.9cm).

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My Weimaraners are perfect fashion models.
- William Wegman

William Wegman (b. 1943, USA) is an American artist best known for his whimsical and innovative photography featuring Weimaraner dogs, particularly his iconic dog, Man Ray. Wegman’s work blends humor, surrealism, and a keen sense of visual storytelling, often dressing his dogs in human clothing or placing them in absurd scenarios that challenge traditional notions of portraiture and animal imagery. Although initially trained as a painter, Wegman gained international fame through his playful, yet sophisticated photographs and videos of his Weimaraners, which have become a significant part of contemporary art. His work is celebrated for its creativity and ability to blur the lines between fine art, commercial photography, and popular culture. Wegman’s photographs have been exhibited in major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, making him a beloved and influential figure in the art world. (Artist website)

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