Fashion (Three Figures in Animal Skin Couture)
Justin McCarthy, American, 1892 - 1977
Geography:
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
Date unknownMedium:
Oil on MasoniteDimensions:
Framed: 25 1/4 x 25 1/4 x 1 3/4 inches (64.1 x 64.1 x 4.4 cm)Copyright:
Research inconclusive. Copyright may apply.Curatorial Department:
Modern ArtObject Location:
2003-151-2Credit Line:
125th Anniversary Acquisition. Gift of Nancy Green Karlins and Mark Thoman, 2003
Made in United States, North and Central America
Date:
Date unknownMedium:
Oil on MasoniteDimensions:
Framed: 25 1/4 x 25 1/4 x 1 3/4 inches (64.1 x 64.1 x 4.4 cm)Copyright:
Research inconclusive. Copyright may apply.Curatorial Department:
Modern ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:2003-151-2Credit Line:
125th Anniversary Acquisition. Gift of Nancy Green Karlins and Mark Thoman, 2003
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Justin McCarthy's subjects reflect a vibrant range of interests, and he sometimes drew his imagery from newspapers and magazines. He painted this work after a 1966 fashion photograph by William Claxton (American, born 1927) that showed three models wearing animal prints by revolutionary designer Rudi Gernreich (American, born Vienna, 1922-1985). Gernreich is best known for his wild combinations of bold colors and patterns and for his creation of the topless swimsuit.
