Chryssa

Newspaper Page, Sock Advertisement
1959–1962

A textured artwork featuring repetitive embossed circular patterns with the letters "YO" prominently displayed in each circle. The piece has a monochromatic grey tone with a weathered appearance and visible creases. The bottom edge shows significant wear with a rough, torn appearance and discoloration, suggesting age or intentional distressing. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner on the aged paper.

A textured artwork featuring repetitive embossed circular patterns with the letters "YO" prominently displayed in each circle. The piece has a monochromatic grey tone with a weathered appearance and visible creases. The bottom edge shows significant wear with a rough, torn appearance and discoloration, suggesting age or intentional distressing. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner on the aged paper.

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Date
1959–1962

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Two-color relief print, oil and graphite on paper

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 39 × 24 1/4in. (99.1 × 61.6 cm)

Accession number
72.140

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of the artist

Rights and reproductions
© Estate of Chryssa; Courtesy Mihalarias Art, Athens, Greece

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Chryssa
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