Ad Reinhardt

Foundingfathersfollyday
1954

A detailed collage featuring a central burst of lines radiating outwards with text and images of historical figures, artifacts, and buildings. The words "FOUNDING FATHERS FOLLY DAY" are prominently displayed in the center, surrounded by various phrases and illustrations that seem to represent a mix of cultural and historical references. The overall design mimics a vintage, eclectic poster with a museum and statues also depicted.

A detailed collage featuring a central burst of lines radiating outwards with text and images of historical figures, artifacts, and buildings. The words "FOUNDING FATHERS FOLLY DAY" are prominently displayed in the center, surrounded by various phrases and illustrations that seem to represent a mix of cultural and historical references. The overall design mimics a vintage, eclectic poster with a museum and statues also depicted.

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Date
1954

Classification
Drawings

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

Dimensions
Sheet: 15 × 21 15/16in. (38.1 × 55.7 cm)

Accession number
76.46

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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