Ad Reinhardt

Art of Life of Art
1952

Illustration titled "ART OF LIFE OF ART" by Ad Reinhardt, featuring a collage of various drawings and cartoons with satirical speech bubbles. The artwork includes a mix of animals, human figures, and mythical creatures, all intertwined with humorous and ironic commentary on art and life. The central figure is a classical statue with a speech bubble, surrounded by smaller scenes and characters engaging in different activities, some of which are art-related. The image has a vintage, sepia-toned appearance with text and dialogue scattered throughout, creating a busy and intricate composition.

Illustration titled "ART OF LIFE OF ART" by Ad Reinhardt, featuring a collage of various drawings and cartoons with satirical speech bubbles. The artwork includes a mix of animals, human figures, and mythical creatures, all intertwined with humorous and ironic commentary on art and life. The central figure is a classical statue with a speech bubble, surrounded by smaller scenes and characters engaging in different activities, some of which are art-related. The image has a vintage, sepia-toned appearance with text and dialogue scattered throughout, creating a busy and intricate composition.

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Date
1952

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Collage, pen and ink, brush and ink, and graphite pencil on board

Dimensions
Sheet: 11 × 25 1/8in. (27.9 × 63.8 cm)

Accession number
76.48

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of an anonymous donor

Rights and reproductions
©Estate of Ad Reinhardt/Artists Rights Society (ARS)

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Ad Reinhardt
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