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Joseph Cornell — paper collaged on printed paper laid on Masonite
Joseph Cornell

paper collaged on printed paper laid on Masonite

A meticulously assembled collage by Joseph Cornell layers torn and cut paper fragments over a printed ground, mounted on a sturdy Masonite support. Characteristic of Cornell's poetic sensibility, the work juxtaposes found imagery and textual remnants to evoke a sense of mystery and nostalgic reverie. The interplay of surfaces and materials reflects his signature ability to transform humble, everyday ephemera into richly associative visual narratives.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 12, 2013

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Joseph Cornell, paper collaged on printed paper laid on Masonite

A meticulously assembled collage by Joseph Cornell layers torn and cut paper fragments over a printed ground, mounted on a sturdy Masonite support. Characteristic of Cornell's poetic sensibility, the work juxtaposes found imagery and textual remnants to evoke a sense of mystery and nostalgic reverie. The interplay of surfaces and materials reflects his signature ability to transform humble, everyday ephemera into richly associative visual narratives.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Nostalgic, Assemblage, Surreal, American, Mixed Media, Collage, Paper, Whimsical, Modern, Abstract

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Art Institute of Chicago