Claes-Oldenburg: Drawn From Life | Artwork Images

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Large abstract concrete sculpture with three thick arms stands outdoors, surrounded by trees and grass.

Claes Oldenburg, Proposal for a Cathedral in the Form of a Colossal Faucet, Lake Union, Seattle, 1972—Press Assets

A tall, reddish-brown abstract column with a rounded top stands against a light blue and white background.

Claes Oldenburg, Proposal for a Skyscraper in the Form of a Chicago Fireplug, 1968—Press Assets

A brown rock with a white and yellow center sits on a surface; handwritten text appears below.

Claes Oldenburg, Baked Potato, Thrown in Corner, under Light Bulb, 1965—Press Assets

Abstract painting with two red and purple vertical shapes, green at the top, and a large red spot below.

Claes Oldenburg, Ketchup, Thick and Thin—from a N.Y.C. Billboard, 1965—Press Assets

A torn, black-stained newspaper ad page features bold text “DINETTES RECOVERED FREE!” and furniture store promotions.

Claes Oldenburg, Newspaper Stocking Against Newspaper Ads—"CHROMEQUEEN", 1962—Press Assets

Two abstract, roughly drawn figures face each other, one with curly hair and the other wearing a cap.

Claes Oldenburg, Man and Woman Walking on Street—Woman in Front, 1960—Press Assets

Nine abstract fish with orange heads and blue tails are painted in different positions on a white background.

Claes Oldenburg, Typewriter Erasers—Position Studies, 1970—Press Assets

Five red lipstick tubes drawn in a row, each labeled with a number from one to five underneath.

Claes Oldenburg, Various Positions of Giant Lipstick to Replace the Fountain of Eros, Piccadilly Circus, London, 1966—Press Assets

Several small boats float on calm water with distant hills and a large, rounded rock formation in the background.

Claes Oldenburg, Proposed Colossal Monument for Ellis Island—Shrimp, 1965—Press Assets

A large, tripod-like structure stands over a city skyline with handwritten text at the bottom of the drawing.

Claes Oldenburg, Proposed Colossal Monument for Lower East Side—Ironing Board, 1965—Press Assets

Cartoon mouse with a brown hat looks down at a large red heart. Signature and date in bottom right.

Claes Oldenburg, Study for Announcement for One-Man Show at Dwan Gallery—Mickey Mouse with Red Heart, 1963—Press Assets

A childlike drawing of a cat wearing sunglasses, colorful paint splatters, and scribbled lines on wrinkled paper.

Claes Oldenburg, Store Window—Man's Shirt, Mannekin Torso, 39—on Fragment, 1961—Press Assets

Two people with hats stand side by side, each with a speech bubble. Letters "T" and "A" appear above.

Claes Oldenburg, Street Scene—Man, Woman, TA, 1960—Press Assets

A torn newspaper with large, bold letters spelling “NEW FORM NEW MEDIA,” surrounded by black ink splatters and drips.

Claes Oldenburg, Study for the Poster, New Media—New Forms, Martha Jackson Gallery, 1960—Press Assets

A green L-shaped object and a small gray cylinder sit on a colorful, abstract background with orange and yellow tones.

Claes Oldenburg, The Letters "L" and "O" in Landscape, 1968—Press Assets

A simple drawing of a peeled banana with yellow and black lines on a light background.

Claes Oldenburg, Banana, 1966—Press Assets

A teddy bear sits alone on a grassy field with a few birds flying in the sky.

Claes Oldenburg, Proposed Colossal Monument for Central Park North, N.Y.C.—Teddy Bear, 1965—Press Assets

A loosely drawn refrigerator with four shelves, each holding colorful food items, and scribbled text at the bottom.

Claes Oldenburg, Icebox, 1963—Press Assets

A person stands next to a large, abstract rock or boulder drawn with loose, dark lines.

Claes Oldenburg, Sketch for a Soft Sculpture in the Form of a Cake Wedge—Woman for Scale, 1962—Press Assets

Abstract painting with a large yellow shape in the center, surrounded by colorful scribbles, hearts, and shapes.

Claes Oldenburg, Store Window—Yellow Shirt, Red Bow Tie, 1961—Press Assets

Large black abstract shape drawn over a typed page with partially visible names and titles near the top.

Claes Oldenburg, Suggested Design for a Brochure Announcing Ray Gun Show at the Judson Gallery, 1960—Press Assets