Jess

Young People In Particular Will Find It
1983

An ornate, framed collage featuring a complex array of classical and contemporary imagery. The artwork combines elements from different historical periods, including Greek pottery designs, Renaissance paintings, and modern photographs. Central to the composition is a large figure reminiscent of a Greek god, surrounded by various scenes of landscapes, animals, and people in diverse activities. The color palette is predominantly sepia-toned, giving the piece an antique look, with occasional splashes of color. The frame itself is elaborate and gilded, contributing to the overall historical pastiche.

An ornate, framed collage featuring a complex array of classical and contemporary imagery. The artwork combines elements from different historical periods, including Greek pottery designs, Renaissance paintings, and modern photographs. Central to the composition is a large figure reminiscent of a Greek god, surrounded by various scenes of landscapes, animals, and people in diverse activities. The color palette is predominantly sepia-toned, giving the piece an antique look, with occasional splashes of color. The frame itself is elaborate and gilded, contributing to the overall historical pastiche.

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Date
1983

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Collage on jigsaw puzzle mounted on wood

Dimensions
Sheet (Sight): 21 1/2 × 48in. (54.6 × 121.9 cm)

Accession number
86.17a-b

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Drawing Committee

Rights and reproductions
©The Jess Collins Trust
Reproduced with permission

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