Claes Oldenburg

Pat Standing in a Radish Patch
1959

A vibrant, abstract painting featuring a stylized female figure in the center with flowing lines and shapes in various colors surrounding her. The background is a mix of blues, greens, and reds, with hints of white and yellow, creating a dynamic and somewhat chaotic scene. The figure appears contemplative, with a subdued expression and long hair, set against the swirls of color that suggest a natural, outdoor setting.
A vibrant, abstract painting featuring a stylized female figure in the center with flowing lines and shapes in various colors surrounding her. The background is a mix of blues, greens, and reds, with hints of white and yellow, creating a dynamic and somewhat chaotic scene. The figure appears contemplative, with a subdued expression and long hair, set against the swirls of color that suggest a natural, outdoor setting.

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Date
1959

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Oil on linen

Dimensions
Overall: 65 3/8 × 50 5/8in. (166.1 × 128.6 cm)

Accession number
2003.106

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift from the Whitney Museum of American Art Board of Trustees in honor of Leonard A. Lauder

Rights and reproductions
© Claes Oldenburg

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Claes Oldenburg
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