Life Class IX, 1968

2 Sheets - Upper sheet signed 'Allen', lower sheet signed 'Jones' - Printed by Emile Matthieu, Zurich, co-published by Editions Alecto, London and Arts Moderna, Basel - Literature Richard Lloyd, Allen Jones Prints, Prestel, Munich/New York, 1995, no. 48 a-g, p. 118 // Allen Jones' 'Life Class IX' from 1968 is a bold and provocative lithograph that continues his exploration of female figures within the framework of pop art and societal commentary. The composition features a stylized woman sitting on a stool, her body exaggerated with exaggerated curves and sensuality, clothed in a black outfit. Her posture is confident, yet objectified, reflecting Jones' ongoing commentary on the sexualization and commodification of women in visual culture. Behind her, a bright red, abstract splash seems to evoke a burst of emotion or energy, contrasting with the warm beige background. The split composition, characteristic of Jones' work, creates a fragmented, collage-like effect that emphasizes both the allure and the constructed nature of the imagery.