Sotheby's is set to auction an emotional portrait of Liam and Noel Gallagher by Elizabeth Peyton, coinciding with Oasis' Live '25 tour. Painted in 1996, it reflects the complex relationship between the brothers during their rise to fame, showcasing both intimacy and rivalry. Estimated to sell for £1.5 to £2 million, the artwork stands out in Peyton's body of work for its emotional depth, revealing the fragile human side of iconic musicians instead of portraying them merely as distant celebrities.
In Peyton's interpretation, the Gallagher brothers are portrayed in matching tracksuits with arms wrapped around one another. But there's more beneath the surface.
Peyton rose to prominence in the 1990s by capturing her subjects with emotional vulnerability. Rather than freeze celebrities into distant icons, she brought them down to a human scale.
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