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Study for "Profiterole"

1989

Claes Oldenburg

Associated Names

Claes Oldenburg

Artist, American, born Sweden, 1929 - 2022

Gemini G.E.L.

Publisher

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.

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Artwork overview

Medium

acrylic paint on modeling clay, styrofoam, and paper
Credit Line

Gift of Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen
Dimensions

overall: 14.6 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm (5 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)
Accession Number

1994.68.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, New York; acquired 1994 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Mr. Claes Oldenburg and Ms. Coosje van Bruggen

Wikidata ID

Q63860772

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