Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

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Shen Jingdong Happy Soldier oil on canvas, bright orange face and green uniform, stylized soldier with cartoonish, pop art effect.
Shen Jingdong Happy Soldier oil on canvas, bright orange face and green uniform, stylized soldier with cartoonish, pop art effect.
Shen Jingdong Happy Soldier oil on canvas, bright orange face and green uniform, stylized soldier with cartoonish, pop art effect.

// Happy Soldier by Shen Jingdong is a 2011 oil painting on canvas that portrays a stylized, cheerful soldier in vibrant, almost toy-like colors. The figure, depicted with a bright orange face and a green uniform adorned with a red star on the cap, exudes a sense of playful innocence. Shen Jingdong’s approach merges pop art and satire, presenting the soldier as an iconic, simplified figure that feels both approachable and distant. The exaggerated smoothness and vibrant palette contribute to a surreal, cartoonish effect, encouraging viewers to reflect on themes of identity, conformity, and the portrayal of authority in contemporary culture.

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Happy Soldier , 2011

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// Happy Soldier by Shen Jingdong is a 2011 oil painting on canvas that portrays a stylized, cheerful soldier in vibrant, almost toy-like colors. The figure, depicted with a bright orange face and a green uniform adorned with a red star on the cap, exudes a sense of playful innocence. Shen Jingdong’s approach merges pop art and satire, presenting the soldier as an iconic, simplified figure that feels both approachable and distant. The exaggerated smoothness and vibrant palette contribute to a surreal, cartoonish effect, encouraging viewers to reflect on themes of identity, conformity, and the portrayal of authority in contemporary culture.

Artwork Copyright © Shen Jingdong

Shen Jingdong

Happy Soldier , 2011

Painting

Oil On Canvas

USD 43,700

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USD 28,990

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Painting

Acrylic On Canvas

EUR 23,600

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Little Prince, 2015

Sculpture / Object

Bronze

USD 14,250

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Move On, 2012

Painting

Oil On Canvas

USD 17,800

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Shush, 2012

Painting

Oil On Canvas

USD 16,600

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Salute (Duo), 2013

Sculpture / Object

Metal

USD 23,600

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Salute (Soldier) , 2012

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Mixed Media

EUR 17,000

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Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

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