

Bananenelephant
1992
A.R. Penck's surreal screenprint presents an imaginative fusion of banana and elephant imagery in vibrant color. Created in 1992, this work exemplifies Penck's playful approach to formal experimentation and visual wordplay. The screenprint technique allows for bold, graphic color combinations that enhance the absurdist nature of the composition. The title itself becomes part of the artistic concept, merging two disparate forms into a single hybrid creature. This work reflects Penck's broader interest in combining primitive aesthetics with contemporary printmaking techniques.
- Medium
- screenprint in colors
- Dimensions
Notes
Signed and numbered to lower edge ‘c.a. A.R. Penck’. This work is an artist's proof apart from the edition of 50 published by Aschenbach Gallery, Amsterdam.
🔨 Auction Lot
Editions & Works on Paper
April 16, 2026
Estimate: $1,000 – $1,500
Lot 280
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