Arnold Mesches

Anomie 2001; Coney
1997

A vibrant and chaotic painting depicting a night scene at Coney Island with a dark, ominous sky. In the foreground, a group of greenish, ghoulish figures with exaggerated expressions are riding wooden horses on a carousel. Above them, the word "CONEY" is illuminated in orange and red lights. In the background, a biplane and rockets soar through the air, while parachutes descend near a towering structure. The iconic Wonder Wheel is partially visible, with its colorful cabins and neon sign. The overall atmosphere is eerie and carnival-esque, with a touch of surrealism.

A vibrant and chaotic painting depicting a night scene at Coney Island with a dark, ominous sky. In the foreground, a group of greenish, ghoulish figures with exaggerated expressions are riding wooden horses on a carousel. Above them, the word "CONEY" is illuminated in orange and red lights. In the background, a biplane and rockets soar through the air, while parachutes descend near a towering structure. The iconic Wonder Wheel is partially visible, with its colorful cabins and neon sign. The overall atmosphere is eerie and carnival-esque, with a touch of surrealism.

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Date
1997

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Acrylic on canvas

Dimensions
Overall: 80 1/4 × 94 3/4in. (203.8 × 240.7 cm)

Accession number
2006.336

Series
"Anomie" series

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Jill Ciment

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Arnold Mesches
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