The Swing Headless
Artist
Yinka Shonibare
(English, born 1962)
Date2016
MediumScreenprint with gold leaf
DimensionsImage: 23 1/2 × 23 5/8 in. (59.7 × 60 cm)
Sheet: 26 9/16 × 25 9/16 in. (67.5 × 65 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift
CultureBritish
InscribedYinka Shonibare 2016 8/30
PortfolioRelated to a 2001 sculpture entitled "The Swing (After Fragonard)"
Catalogue raisonnéNumber 519 in The Royal Academy of Arts' 2016 Summer Exhibition.
Object numberPC2016.23.01
ClassificationsPrint Collection
DescriptionA reference to Jean-Honoré Fragonard's "The Swing," the same 18th century female figure swings forward, her shoe flying off, but depicted headless, and her dress a massive silhouette in matte black ink. A patterned background consists of both bright blue and yellow, gold leaf, and appropriated patterns, including what looks to be stock market spreadhseets.This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.
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