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Untitled

1966

American, 1903-1972

Cornell was a reclusive artist who used a surrealist approach, making box constructions and collages. His work often used humble found objects, like scraps of wood and coins, as well as images of Hollywood personalities. This collage features a magazine picture of the actress Christine Kaufmann. (Kaufmann appeared in movies including Constantine and the Cross and Escape from East Berlin, and was married to actor Tony Curtis from 1963-1967.)

Here, Cornell plays with the dividing line between illusion and reality, adding a collaged coin to act as the pendant of Kaufmann's necklace.

Collage of wood, stain, glass, paper, and coin

Image h.: 11 7/16 in.

Image w.: 8 1/2 in.

Frame h.: 13 7/8 in.

Frame w.: 11 1/16 in.

The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation

96.85

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "First Person Singular" May 31, 2001 - March 17, 2002 (5/31/2001 - 3/17/2002)

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Musem, "Mechanical Bride", March 8, 2014- August 10, 2014.

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