TOM WESSELMANN "GREAT AMERICAN BROWN NUDE" SCREENPRINT, 1971Tom Wesselmann (1931 2004) remains one of the most iconic, collected.. and sexy American Pop artists. During the movement's key years, Wesselmann was ambivalent if not critical of his association with Pop Art. By the mid 1960's he increasingly focused on nudes, which would become his signature subject in his Great American Nudes series. This was a time where societal ideas surrounding sexuality and censorship were challenged. Wesselmann felt the need

The wood paneling and flooring signify an interior space

A handsome man holds his knees to his chest as he peers forward with a contemplative gaze

"One Pistol" stems from the "Knives and Guns" era

Only this time

and ice blue merge in fluid harmony

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Over the course of her illustrious career

nicknamed "Reunion" is classic Perehudoff

she expanded her practice by exploring different branches of printmaking throughout her career

Literature: Nancy Campbell

The mother looks down at the boy with an expression of shock as he stares forward with a soft glare

Printer's stamp on verso