Nancy Spero

Torture in Chile
1975

A graphic print featuring large, distressed block letters with partially obscured text discussing the subject of torture. The visible words include "TORTURE IN CHILE", "PASTORAL", "WOMEN HAVE BEEN SUBJECTED TO THE MOST BRUTAL TORTURES", "LIVE MICE AND INSECTS INTRODUCED INTO VAGINAS", "NIPPLES BLOWN OFF", "GENITALS DESTROYED BY ELECTRICITY". The text is fragmented, creating a sense of disruption and violence. The print is monochromatic, with black text on a white background.

A graphic print featuring large, distressed block letters with partially obscured text discussing the subject of torture. The visible words include "TORTURE IN CHILE", "PASTORAL", "WOMEN HAVE BEEN SUBJECTED TO THE MOST BRUTAL TORTURES", "LIVE MICE AND INSECTS INTRODUCED INTO VAGINAS", "NIPPLES BLOWN OFF", "GENITALS DESTROYED BY ELECTRICITY". The text is fragmented, creating a sense of disruption and violence. The print is monochromatic, with black text on a white background.

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Date
1975

Classification
Prints

Medium
Silkprint

Dimensions
Sheet: 22 1/2 × 30 1/4in. (57.2 × 76.8 cm)

Accession number
2018.179.14

Edition
6/30

Publication
Printed and published by A.I.R. Gallery

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

Rights and reproductions
© Estate of Nancy Spero / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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