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DiaporamaMunchkins, I, II, & III
Painting
1964- Modern
182.0 x 543.0 cm
Chrysler Museum of Art
Men in business suits ascend and descend the crisscrossing escalators of the PanAm (now Met Life) Building in Manhattan. Idelle Weber’s ironic title refers to the little characters in The Wizard of Oz—ordinary citizens who are oppressed by a cruel witch. Here, the urban commuters toil under what Weber called the “airlessness and isolation” of corporate life. The artist’s edgy technique draws on the sensibility of Pop and the look of commercial imagery, but exudes a “Mad Men” feel that exposes the dehumanizing effects of everyday life in mid-century America.2013.9.2
idelle lois weber (1932 – 2020)
Discover Idelle Lois Weber (1932-2020), a pivotal American artist bridging Pop Art & Photorealism. Explore her vibrant silhouette paintings, connections to Warhol & Lichtenstein, and lasting impact on 20th-century art. #PopArt #Photorealism #American
Chrysler Museum of Art (Norfolk, United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Munchkins, I, II, & III
- Artist: idelle lois weber
- Year: 1964
- Original dimensions: 182.0 x 543.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Chrysler Museum of Art
- Medium: Painting
- Keywords: yellow and black , idelle lois weber , corporate isolation
- Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose
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