Psychosis - Two Napoleons & A Josephine

c. 1935-1943

Ruth Gikow

Associated Names
Ruth Gikow

Artist, American, 1915 - 1982

Federal Art Project (New York City)

Publisher

The image displays a collection of abstract curved and angular shapes. There are interwoven blue and purple figures in the foreground, with geometric faces suggesting eyes, noses, and mouths. These figures seem entangled with elongated limbs that blend into the background. Behind them, there are ascending blue lines, a red circle, and red and black curved elements. The composition contains vibrant blues and muted purples.
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Inscribed: "Psychosis-Two Napoleons + A Josephine" in pencil, lower center; "NEW YORK CITY WPA ART PROJECT" stamp lower left; label glued to verso; signed: "Ruth Gikow" in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76550709

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