We're Having a Heat Wave

1982

Phoebe Cole

Associated Names
Phoebe Cole

Artist, American, born 1955

The artwork features curvaceous forms, energetic lines, and vibrant colors. In the center, a figure resembling a dancer in a vividly patterned costume is surrounded by elements of tropical imagery like palm trees and a patterned ground. The background includes geometric shapes resembling warm plazas. On either side, there are exotic animals like a snake, a bird, and another animal.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color linoleum cut on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ruth and Jacob Kainen Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 50.7 x 71.5 cm (19 15/16 x 28 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 61.2 x 77.1 cm (24 1/8 x 30 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1987.47.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ruth Kainen [1922-2009], Washington, D.C. (Lugt 4740), acquired from artist; gift to NGA, 1987.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left below image in graphite: 2/17; lower center below image in graphite: We're Having a Heat Wave; lower right below image in graphite: Phoebe Cole 82

Wikidata ID

Q74877162

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