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Claes Oldenburg — Cherry
Claes Oldenburg — Cherry
Claes Oldenburg

Cherry

1991

This woodcut in colors depicts a cherry rendered in Claes Oldenburg's signature style of transforming everyday objects into subjects of artistic contemplation. Created in 1991 on Okawara paper, the work showcases the artist's fascination with common food items elevated to monumental conceptual importance. The vibrant use of color and bold formal qualities typical of Oldenburg's practice are evident in this print.

Medium
woodcut in colors on Okawara
Dimensions

Notes

Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge 'A.P. VIII/XXV CO 91'. This work is artist's proof 8 of 25 apart from the edition of 100 printed by The Spring Workshop, New York and published by Pace Editions, New York.

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Claes Oldenburg, Cherry, 1991

This woodcut in colors depicts a cherry rendered in Claes Oldenburg's signature style of transforming everyday objects into subjects of artistic contemplation. Created in 1991 on Okawara paper, the work showcases the artist's fascination with common food items elevated to monumental conceptual importance. The vibrant use of color and bold formal qualities typical of Oldenburg's practice are evident in this print.

Medium
woodcut in colors on Okawara
Dimensions
40.6 x 30.5 cm
Year
1991
Seen at
Wright, Chicago, United States

Related themes

Contemporary Print, Fruit Subject, Everyday Object, Printmaking technique, Color Print, 1990s Art, Japanese Paper, Playful Imagery, Pop Art Food, Sculptural Form, Pop Art, 1990s Work, Everyday Objects, Woodcut, Food As Art, Color Composition, Fruit Still Life, Woodcut Print, Vibrant Colors

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Art Institute of Chicago