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Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

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Claes Oldenburg, Mermaid, etching; whimsical depiction of a seated, curvaceous mermaid with a contemplative expression.

// Mermaid by Claes Oldenburg is a delicate and whimsical etching that portrays a mermaid in a playful, exaggerated form. The artwork captures Oldenburg's signature approach of enlarging and softening everyday subjects to create humor and whimsy. The mermaid, drawn with curvaceous and bulbous lines, sits upright, her tail fins visible behind her. Her expression is serene, and her posture conveys a sense of contemplation or tranquility. Oldenburg’s use of minimal, expressive lines keeps the composition simple, allowing the viewer's focus to remain on the mermaid's form and character. This piece reflects Oldenburg’s fascination with reshaping familiar forms, encouraging viewers to see ordinary subjects, even mythological ones, in a new and lighthearted way.

Artwork Copyright © Claes Oldenburg

Mermaid

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// Mermaid by Claes Oldenburg is a delicate and whimsical etching that portrays a mermaid in a playful, exaggerated form. The artwork captures Oldenburg's signature approach of enlarging and softening everyday subjects to create humor and whimsy. The mermaid, drawn with curvaceous and bulbous lines, sits upright, her tail fins visible behind her. Her expression is serene, and her posture conveys a sense of contemplation or tranquility. Oldenburg’s use of minimal, expressive lines keeps the composition simple, allowing the viewer's focus to remain on the mermaid's form and character. This piece reflects Oldenburg’s fascination with reshaping familiar forms, encouraging viewers to see ordinary subjects, even mythological ones, in a new and lighthearted way.

Artwork Copyright © Claes Oldenburg

Claes Oldenburg

Injun Foster, 1973

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

EUR 2,800

Claes Oldenburg

Mermaid

Limited Edition Print

Etching

EUR 2,400

Claes Oldenburg

Fagends Carved In Rock Fagend Canyon, 1975

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Claes Oldenburg

Ice Cream Desserts - Praline (A. & P. 162), 1976

Limited Edition Print

Etching And Aquatint

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Claes Oldenburg

Rolling Collar And Tie, 1991

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 1,550

Claes Oldenburg

Untitled Rubber Stamp Print, 1967

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

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Claes Oldenburg

Study For Steel And Lead Ashtray, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Etching And Aquatint

EUR 3,650

Claes Oldenburg

Centennial Print For The Judson Memorial Church, 1990

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 1,150

Claes Oldenburg

Striding Figure, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 1,400

Claes Oldenburg

Picasso Cufflink, 1974

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 4,250

Claes Oldenburg

The Soap At Baton Rouge, 1990

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

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Claes Oldenburg

Sketch For A Sculpture In The Form Of A Dress Collar And Tie, With Stud, 1994

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Claes Oldenburg

Notebook Torn In Half , 1997

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Claes Oldenburg

Pick-Axe Superimposed On A Drawing Of Site By EL Grimm, 1982

Limited Edition Print

Etching

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Claes Oldenburg

Tea Bag, 1965

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 3,000 - 5,000

Claes Oldenburg

Untitled 2 PLATES (from The Stamped Indelibly Portfolio), 1967

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

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Claes Oldenburg

London Knees, 1966

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

Artwork On Hold

Claes Oldenburg

Slicing Strawberry Shortcake, 1992

Limited Edition Print

Etching And Aquatint

Currently Not Available

Claes Oldenburg

Profiterole, 1989

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

Claes Oldenburg

Broken Button (Split Button), 1981

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

Currently Not Available

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Late Modernism refers to the continuation and evolution of Modernist principles in art, architecture, and literature from the mid-20th century into the late 20th century. This movement maintains a focus on form, abstraction, and the rejection of traditional styles, but it often incorporates more complexity and ambiguity compared to early Modernism. Late Modernism explores themes such as alienation, identity, and the fragmentation of reality, reflecting the social and cultural shifts of the post-war period. It is seen in the works of architects like Louis Kahn and artists like Francis Bacon, who pushed the boundaries of Modernism while responding to the changing world around them.

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