Claes Oldenburg

Oldenburg, Claes Thure

American, born Sweden, 1929 - 2022

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  • The image depicts an abstract representation of an apple core as the largest object, with thick black outlines and brown and red brush strokes. The color palette includes shades of cream, brown, red, and black against a light beige background. Positioned in the center of the canvas, the apple core stands vertically, with its base slightly offset to the right and its stem tilting leftwards, and there are two smaller brown and red brushstroke elements to the left and above it. At the bottom left corner, there are small inscriptions or initials.

    Apple Core—Autumn

    Claes Oldenburg, Kenneth Farley, Kyle Militzer, Gemini G.E.L.

    1990

    Color lithograph on john koller hmp handmade paper  Accession ID  2000.177.80

    Not on view
  • The image shows bold, sweeping lines forming a central curving shape surrounded by abstract brushstrokes. The dominant shape resembles a vertically stretched hourglass surrounded by earthy tones of yellow and red. Black lines provide definition and energy to the composition.

    Apple Core—Summer

    Claes Oldenburg, Claudio Stickar, James Baughman, Phil Silverman, Gemini G.E.L.

    1990

    Color lithograph on john koller hmp handmade paper  Accession ID  2000.177.82

    Not on view
  • The image contains bold, black lines and a mix of curved and angular shapes, creating an abstract composition. There is a shape in the upper left that resembles a face with a smile and closed eyes, similar to a basic caricature or stick figure. The lines twist and bend, with one bold line extending upwards, resembling an arm raised high.

    Extinguished Match (First State)

    Claes Oldenburg, Kenneth Farley, Carmen Schilaci, Phil Silverman, Gemini G.E.L.

    1990

    Lithograph on john koller hmp handmade paper  Accession ID  2000.177.53

    Not on view
  • The sculpture depicts a stack of scoops of ice cream with chocolate syrup dripping down the sides. The bottom layer is a brown scoop of ice cream resting on a splattered puddle resembling melted chocolate. Above the brown scoop are two off-white scoops with chocolate syrup drizzled over them. At the very top is a small dollop resembling a chocolate truffle or similar confection. The sculpture has a glossy finish, with colors primarily in shades of brown and off-white. It is placed against a neutral background, standing upright with a height of multiple layers.

    Profiterole

    Claes Oldenburg, Michael Cascadden, Richard Garst, Stephen Glassman, Gemini G.E.L.

    1990

    Acrylic paint on cast aluminum  Accession ID  1994.68.3

    Not on view
  • The image features bold overlapping circular and oval shapes stacked vertically, embellished with curved lines and strokes creating depth and texture. Scattered lines and markings extend outward, resembling spoon handles or extended limbs, adding a playful element. The strokes have an abstract, ink-like quality reminiscent of caricature drawings or loose sketches.

    Profiterole (Gray State)

    Claes Oldenburg, Mark Mahaffey, Stanley Baden, Gemini G.E.L.

    1990

    Color lithograph on gray john koller hmp handmade paper  Accession ID  2000.177.57

    Not on view
  • The image displays a stylized, cartoon-like ice cream cone with two scoops and chocolate sauce dripping down, positioned centrally. There are two small floating brown elements on either side. The color palette includes creamy white, shades of brown, and black for outlines.

    Profiterole

    Claes Oldenburg, Mark Mahaffey, Stanley Baden, Gemini G.E.L.

    1990

    Color lithograph on john koller hmp handmade paper  Accession ID  2000.177.56

    Not on view
  • The artwork displays sweeping, curved lines and angular shapes intersecting and overlapping on the canvas. The composition features an elongated, arching black form, splashes of blue and gray, and a tan-colored element at its base. Small black lines and squiggles surround the central shapes.

    Extinguished Match

    Claes Oldenburg, James Reid, Kyle Militzer, Carmen Schilaci, Gemini G.E.L.

    1990

    Color lithograph on john koller hmp handmade paper  Accession ID  2000.177.52

    Not on view
  • The image shows a central abstract shape made of flowing, curving lines against a black background. The shapes suggest movement and resemble the fluid contours of a dancer. Additional accents around the main form imply motion, while isolated brushstrokes on either side evoke fabric fluttering or motion lines.

    Apple Core—Winter

    Claes Oldenburg, Kenneth Farley, Carmen Schilaci, Gemini G.E.L.

    1990

    Lithograph in ohcre and white on black arches cover wove paper  Accession ID  2000.177.83

    Not on view
  • The sculpture shows eyeglasses on top of a long, twisted spinal column emerging from an abstracted, opened mouth at the base. The sculpture is predominantly gray with a rough, stone-like texture. It rises vertically from the mouth, with the spine made of interconnected, angular elements leading to the oversized eyeglasses. The structure stands upright with the eyeglasses positioned high above the base.

    Sneaker Lace Sculpture

    Claes Oldenburg, Frank Grasso, Donald Lippincott, Gemini G.E.L.

    1990

    Hand-painted, cast stainless steel  Accession ID  2016.63.4

    Not on view
  • The sculpture portrays a toppled ice cream cone that is melting. It consists of a stack of three scoops of ice cream topped with a dollop resembling whipped cream or a swirl of ice cream. The piece is a uniform off-white color and is crafted from a material that mimics the texture of ice cream, likely ceramic or plaster. The sculpture is small and compact, resting on what appears to be a puddle, suggesting melted ice cream. Each scoop has detailed textures, featuring smooth and slightly rough sections that depict dripping and melting ice cream realistically.

    Profiterole

    Claes Oldenburg, Michael Cascadden, Richard Garst, Stephen Glassman, Gemini G.E.L.

    1989, published 1990

    Cast plaster  Accession ID  1994.68.2

    Not on view
  • This sculpture depicts a dessert with layers of a substance like white whipped cream resting on a textured brown base that looks like cake, with dark, fudge-like sauce dripping downward. There is another small brown cake-like section on top of the dollops of cream. At the bottom of the sculpture, the dark sauce splatters outward.

    Profiterole

    Claes Oldenburg, Michael Cascadden, Richard Garst, Stephen Glassman, Gemini G.E.L.

    1989, published 1990

    Hand-painted cast aluminum  Accession ID  1990.104.17

    Not on view
  • The sculpture is a layered stack with a textured white surface, interspersed with dark brown substance. At the top is a creamy peak in pale yellow or beige. The base is an irregular organic shape resembling a melted layer. The materials simulate a creamy texture and fluidity, using colors primarily of white, brown, and pale yellow. The sculpture is on a neutral grey surface.

    Study for "Profiterole"

    Claes Oldenburg, Gemini G.E.L.

    1989

    Acrylic paint on modeling clay, styrofoam, and paper  Accession ID  1994.68.1

    Not on view