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Mr. Marc Freidus

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The image features a taxidermy fish with a skeleton inserted into its open mouth. Behind it, there is a framed painting of a woman wearing headphones, speaking into a microphone, with her arms resting on an abstract landmass or map. The color palette includes dark greens and browns for the fish, light blue and muted tones for the painting, and white flowers in front of the fish. The fish is centered slightly to the right, with the flowers below and the painting centered behind them.
Robert Fichter, Ma Bell Madonna, 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 1998.131.2

Ma Bell Madonna

Robert Fichter · 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  1998.131.2

The image shows a Japanese doll wearing a red floral kimono, surrounded by pink camellia flowers and leaves against a background of traditional Japanese artwork. The color palette includes vivid reds, pinks, greens, and muted tones. A small red and gold figurine stands to the right of the doll.
Robert Fichter, Hiroshima Memorial, c. 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 1998.131.1

Hiroshima Memorial

Robert Fichter · c. 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  1998.131.1

The image depicts various bird silhouettes in flight against a vibrant, abstract mural. The background consists of flowing lines and patches of bright colors like red, purple, and blue. A painted figure's face is partially visible behind the birds, blending into the colorful patterns. The birds are detailed, contrasting with the abstract painted background with elements of nature like flowers. In the bottom right corner, an abstractly rendered snake is also featured.
Robert Fichter, Rattle Snake Strike, 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 1999.121.3

Rattle Snake Strike

Robert Fichter · 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  1999.121.3

The image displays an abstract assembly of interlocking puzzle pieces on a colorful and dynamic background. The puzzle shows a mix of elements like a cowboy on a horse, a turkey, an old man, a doll, and insects set against a desert-like backdrop. The puzzle is partially completed, revealing a surreal landscape. Some notable features include a detailed turkey in red and brown hues, a fox's face, and a red "X" across part of the composition. Objects appear to wander across the scene, creating an impression of incomplete stories and fragmented reality. Additionally, elements are depicted both on the puzzle and within the painted background, blurring the distinction between the two.
Robert Fichter, Turkey Puzzle, c. 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 1998.131.3

Turkey Puzzle

Robert Fichter · c. 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  1998.131.3

The image shows a group of fish heads in the background and two white skeleton figurines at the center. The color palette includes earth tones, white, blue, and a touch of red. The fish heads are in the upper half of the image, with the skeletons among them. There is a large fish at the bottom center, with assorted objects like toy astronauts, toy soldiers, and various trinkets scattered in the foreground. Additionally, a printed illustration and a black and white photograph are present in the scene.
Robert Fichter, Large Mouth Bass D-Zaster, 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 2000.174.1

Large Mouth Bass D-Zaster

Robert Fichter · 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  2000.174.1

The image depicts interlocking puzzle pieces of various irregular shapes and sizes. Some pieces reveal sections of a romantic painting with a classical-style figure, while others show scenes with animals like horses and dogs. There are also skeletal forms in some areas. The overall composition creates a patchwork of contrasting imagery, from bucolic settings to unsettling depictions.
Robert Fichter, Lassie Puzzle, 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 2001.126.2

Lassie Puzzle

Robert Fichter · 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  2001.126.2

The image showcases a painting or illustration of two large birds with detailed feathers as the focal point, accompanied by a human hand in the foreground. The color scheme includes warm browns and creams for the birds, and vivid reds, whites, and greens for the flowers and leaves. The composition positions the birds in the middle with one bird behind the central hand. Flowers in red and white colors are scattered at the bottom, while more red flowers and leafy branches frame the sides.
Robert Fichter, Hand of Man, 1983, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 2002.149.1

Hand of Man

Robert Fichter · 1983 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  2002.149.1

The image displays a large stuffed rabbit with feathered wings at the center, surrounded by taxidermy fish. One fish is positioned vertically and another horizontally below the rabbit. The color palette includes natural tones like browns, whites, and tans, along with vibrant red paper cutouts in the background. In the foreground, a wooden human mannequin stands to the left, and a checkered pattern fabric hangs behind the rabbit.
Robert Fichter, Bass, Rabbit, Trout, 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 1999.121.1

Bass, Rabbit, Trout

Robert Fichter · 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  1999.121.1

The image shows a white bunny with feathered wings in the center, surrounded by various objects including a vintage photo, a fish, a knight figurine, a toy creature, a man figurine, a small white rabbit figure, a wooden mannequin arm, and a weathered turtle shell. The color scheme consists of white, brown, cream, and metallic tones.
Robert Fichter, Waiting for the Signal, 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 2000.174.2

Waiting for the Signal

Robert Fichter · 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  2000.174.2

The image depicts a large fish head with its mouth open, adorned with white flowers. The color palette includes natural hues such as greens from foliage, whites and pinks from flowers, and earthy tones from the fish. In the lower part, a small figure with yellow hair is present among scattered pink flower petals. On the right side, there is a plastic figurine of a person in a red cap standing next to a crocodile figurine. Surrounding these are large leafy green plants and other flowers.
Robert Fichter, Look Out Baby, c. 1982, silver dye bleach print, Gift of Marc Freidus, 2003.149.1

Look Out Baby

Robert Fichter · c. 1982 · silver dye bleach print ·  Accession ID  2003.149.1