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Cecily Brown is a major figure in late 20th century art, working as part of a group of young artists who brought expressive, figurative painting back into focus. Her style hovers between realism and abstracftion, creating tension between what can and cannot be perceived. Brown's images are inspired by art history, particularly landscape and expressionist art, as well as pornography and pop culture. The four works by Brown in this gift cover all those subjects. This gift doubles the Art Center's holdings of the artist's work and includes our first drawing.
Source: NEWS Jan Feb Mar Apr 2021
DimensionsFrame: 28 5/8 × 32 1/2 in. (72.7 × 82.6 cm)
Sheet: 24 1/4 × 28 1/4 in. (61.6 × 71.8 cm)
Plate: 19 1/2 × 23 3/4 in. (49.5 × 60.3 cm)
Sheet: 24 1/4 × 28 1/4 in. (61.6 × 71.8 cm)
Plate: 19 1/2 × 23 3/4 in. (49.5 × 60.3 cm)
Accession Number 2020.28
Classificationsprint
SignedCecily Brown 03 (l,l graphite)
Inscriptions12/28 (l,r graphite)
Edition12/28
Provenance(Karolyn Sherwood Gallery, Des Moines, IA); Jim and Ellen Hubbell, Des Moines; Des Moines Art Center [gift of the previous, 2020]
