Accession Number1962/2.32
TitleThe Elements: Leaf transformed into a torso
Artist(s)Hans (Jean) ArpArtist NationalityFrench (culture or style)Object Creation Datecirca 1950Medium & Supportcolor woodcut on paperDimensions 11 5/8 in x 8 1/4 in (29.53 cm x 20.96 cm);11 5/8 in x 8 1/4 in (29.53 cm x 20.96 cm);19 5/16 in x 14 3/16 in (49.05 cm x 36.04 cm)
Credit LineMuseum PurchaseSubject matterAs the title suggests, this print is an example of Arp's use of forms from nature to depict portions of the human anatomy. In this Surrealist-inspired work, he envisioned a leaf representing the torso of a body.
Physical DescriptionYellow form centered on a white background; the form is in the shape of a leaf.
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Keywords
Surrealism
Surrealist
abstraction
leaf
leaf (plant material)
modern and contemporary art
nature prints
torsos (animal components)