Viola Frey

Western Civilization Drawing #2
1987

This is a colorful and chaotic drawing featuring a variety of elements and characters. In the center, a large figure with a closed eye and a tear rolling down appears to be the focal point, with water flowing from its mouth. Surrounding this figure are several smaller characters engaged in different activities: a figure in a white coat pours liquid from a beaker, another in a striped shirt holds a magnifying glass, and a third, wearing a hat, seems to be looking into a microscope. There are also inanimate objects scattered throughout, such as a pair of red chairs, a duck, and a small figure resembling a toy. The background includes a window with a view of a mountain and a framed picture of a lamp. The artwork is vibrant and appears to be a commentary on various aspects of life or society, with a surreal and dreamlike quality.

This is a colorful and chaotic drawing featuring a variety of elements and characters. In the center, a large figure with a closed eye and a tear rolling down appears to be the focal point, with water flowing from its mouth. Surrounding this figure are several smaller characters engaged in different activities: a figure in a white coat pours liquid from a beaker, another in a striped shirt holds a magnifying glass, and a third, wearing a hat, seems to be looking into a microscope. There are also inanimate objects scattered throughout, such as a pair of red chairs, a duck, and a small figure resembling a toy. The background includes a window with a view of a mountain and a framed picture of a lamp. The artwork is vibrant and appears to be a commentary on various aspects of life or society, with a surreal and dreamlike quality.

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Date
1987

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Charcoal and pastel on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 41 5/8 × 59 1/2in. (105.7 × 151.1 cm)

Accession number
2008.88a-b

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Altria Group, Inc.

Rights and reproductions
© Artists' Legacy Foundation / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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