Thomas Huck

The Great Sharkburger Shortage of '95
2000

Detailed black and white illustration depicting a chaotic urban scene with exaggerated and fantastical elements. Buildings and streets converge at odd angles, creating a disorienting perspective. Signs with text such as "SHARK DELUXE" and "GRAND OPENING" are visible. Various characters, including anthropomorphic animals and humans, interact within this bustling environment. Prominent in the foreground is a building with a checkered pattern and a rooftop sign. The artwork is rich in detail and conveys a sense of frenetic energy.
Detailed black and white illustration depicting a chaotic urban scene with exaggerated and fantastical elements. Buildings and streets converge at odd angles, creating a disorienting perspective. Signs with text such as "SHARK DELUXE" and "GRAND OPENING" are visible. Various characters, including anthropomorphic animals and humans, interact within this bustling environment. Prominent in the foreground is a building with a checkered pattern and a rooftop sign. The artwork is rich in detail and conveys a sense of frenetic energy.

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Date
2000

Classification
Prints

Medium
Woodcut

Dimensions
Sheet: 33 11/16 × 30 1/8in. (85.5 × 76.5 cm) Image: 29 3/4 × 25 13/16in. (75.6 × 65.6 cm)

Accession number
2002.498.3

Edition
17/20

Publication
Printed and published by Evil Press

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Milton D. Rothschild, II

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/19816

Part of a series:
2 Weeks in August: Fourteen Rural Absurdities
15 works

A black and white linocut print depicting two skeletal figures in a bed, surrounded by a chaotic assortment of bones and skulls. The scene is framed by a window on the right, showing a crescent moon in the sky. The artwork is rich in detail and contrast, with a strong sense of macabre and dark humor.
This is a black and white linocut print depicting a dynamic and crowded scene with multiple figures that appear to be in a protest or parade. A central figure is dancing or marching with a skirt flaring out, surrounded by other characters including one wearing a gas mask and another with a megaphone. Signs with slogans are visible in the background, and the overall style is expressive with strong contrasts and intricate details. The artwork is signed and dated in the bottom right corner.
A detailed black and white linocut print featuring a chaotic scene with a large monster truck labeled "KONG" in the center, surrounded by various characters and elements that evoke a sense of wild energy and movement. The truck is adorned with oversized tires and aggressive styling, while the background and foreground are filled with a dense crowd of people and fantastical creatures, all rendered in a highly stylized, graphic manner. The artwork is signed and numbered by the artist.
A detailed black and white woodcut print depicting a chaotic scene with multiple figures, including a prominent character in the center wearing a suit and a distorted expression. Surrounding this figure are various elements of destruction and mayhem, such as broken objects, debris, and aggressive characters, all rendered in a dense, intricate style. The artwork conveys a sense of intense action and turmoil.
A detailed black and white linocut print featuring an intricate scene with human figures, chickens with large feathers, and various objects that appear to be hanging or floating around the characters. The artwork is rich in textures and patterns, creating a dynamic and somewhat chaotic composition. The image is signed by the artist in the bottom left corner and there's a title and date in the bottom right corner.
A detailed black and white illustration featuring an intricate scene of various characters and mechanical elements. The central figure appears to be a cyborg or robotic being with visible mechanical parts, surrounded by a chaotic array of gears, wires, and other technological components. Other characters, possibly futuristic or dystopian, are engaged in different activities with machinery. The artwork is dense with detail, suggesting a narrative of technology intertwined with humanity.
A detailed black and white print featuring a group of exaggerated, caricature-like figures engaged in various activities. The central figure appears to be a clown with a distorted face, surrounded by others who are similarly grotesque, with one holding a string of sausages and another pouring a drink. The background is cluttered with objects and decorations, creating a chaotic and dense composition. The artwork is signed and dated by the artist.
A detailed black and white linocut print depicting a chaotic scene of piled-up cars and motorcycle parts with three figures in racing gear among the debris. One figure waves a checkered flag, another sprawls across a tire, and the third stands with hands on hips. Flames and smoke rise in the background, and a race track with a cheering crowd is visible in the upper right corner. The artwork is signed by the artist.
A black and white woodcut print depicting a dramatic scene with multiple figures and animals. In the foreground, a central figure appears to be in distress, with expressive facial features and dynamic body language. Surrounding this figure are various animals, including prominently featured pigs, and other human figures engaged in different activities, some of which seem to be in combat. The artwork is rich in detail and contrast, with a sense of movement and intensity conveyed through the intricate lines and patterns. The print is signed and dated by the artist in the lower right corner.
A black and white linocut print depicting a crowded and dynamic scene with exaggerated and caricatured figures in various poses and expressions. Some figures appear to be dancing or playing musical instruments, while others are engaged in conversation or merrymaking. The background is filled with intricate patterns and shapes, adding to the chaotic and lively atmosphere of the artwork. The print is signed and there is text at the bottom indicating the title or edition of the work.

Thomas Huck
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