Julian Opie - Ruth smoking I (2005)

Ruth smoking I, 2005

Artist: Julian Opie
Medium: Lambda/digital archival Fujicolour print
Dimensions: 25.4 × 26 cm
Edition: Limited edition of 50
Details: 36 × 25 cm – Published by Alan Cristea Gallery, London – Unframed

Description:
Ruth smoking I perfectly illustrates Julian Opie’s distinctive approach, where simplicity and modernity combine to capture human presence with striking economy of means. This work, executed in Fujicolour digital print, transcends traditional portraiture through its clean forms and minimalist contours, evoking a figure both anonymous and universal.

The image of Ruth holding a cigarette becomes a symbol of moments of reflection, intimacy, and human complexity. Opie highlights this everyday gesture, elevating it through a graphic composition that distills the essential without losing expression. This limited edition invites the viewer to contemplate the interaction between the individual and their urban environment, through a contemporary and accessible visual language.

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FAQ 

Is this Julian Opie artwork an original edition?

Yes, this 2005 edition of Ruth smoking I is an authentic limited edition Fujicolour Lambda print, published by Alan Cristea Gallery in London.

What medium was used for this edition?

The work is a Lambda/digital archival Fujicolour print, characteristic of Opie’s clean lines, minimalist portraiture, and contemporary graphic visual language.

Does the artwork come with documentation?

Yes. It is delivered with a certificate of authenticity and provenance documentation.

Is this edition a good investment?

Limited editions by Julian Opie—especially portrait works from the early 2000s—are highly collectible and sought after in the contemporary art market.

Is worldwide shipping available?

Yes, we ship worldwide with full insurance, professional packaging, and tracking.