Vietnam War Protests Central Park - Nuclear War, Civil Rights, Agent Orang
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Description
In 1971, Central Park was a hub for Vietnam War Protests. In this work, Mitchell Funk captures a protest scene with emphasis on the graphic nature of the banners and flags. The banners depicted are sold in orange. Perhaps this is a reference to the US government's use of the herbicide Agent Orange in the defoliant efforts vast stretches of Vietnam,eastern Laos, and parts of Cambodia.
Signed dated and numbered 3/15 lower right recto, other sizes available, unframed, printed later, This work is printed on fine art Hahnemuhle paper. The color will vary from monitor to monitor.
Mitchell Funk is a pioneer of " Color Photography" In 1970, he participated in one the first " Color Photography" shows at a major museum. Brooklyn Museum, show "Images en Couleur" . 1971 Included he was included in the visionary book "Frontiers of Photography" Time-Life. Color ! American Photography Transformed. Amon Carter Museum. He has had more than 50 Photography Magazine Covers and has had covers on Newsweek, Fortune, New York Magazine and Life Magazine among others. -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: United States, New York Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Inkjet Archival Print Condition: Good. Excellent Creation Date: 1971 Styles / Movements: Conceptualism, Post War, Realism Dealer Reference #: Vietnam Incollect Reference #: 729912 -
Dimensions
W. 43 in; H. 29 in; W. 109.22 cm; H. 73.66 cm;
Message from Seller:
You'll find an eclectic group of art works at Robert Funk Fine Art. 45 years of experience has shaped Director Robert Funk's multi-perspective approach to presenting art. As an undergrad in painting, he studied with great teachers such as first-generation abstract expressionist Robert Richenburg and hyper-realist painter Janet Fish. In Graduate School he worked with famed critic E.C. Goossen and went on to work as a Photographer, New York Advertising Art Director, and Art Collector.