About this artwork
Sigmar Polke’s use of dots duplicates the enlargement of photographic reproductions. This image represents a typical suburban residence. Devoid of any visible inhabitants, a human presence is inferred by the orderliness and familial nature of the surroundings; the empty, stage-like character of the setting motivates the viewer to insert actors and construct a narrative. The visual perspective and close proximity to the flowers, which obstruct a clear view, imbue our gaze with a voyeuristic feeling. The juxtaposition of foreground colors with a monochromatic background defines distinct planes, creating a visual tension that questions the nature of representation and perception.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Prints and Drawings
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Artist
- Sigmar Polke
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Title
- Weekend House, from Capitalist Realism
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Origin
- Germany
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Date
- Made 1967
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Medium
- Screenprint on white wove paper
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Dimensions
- 595 × 480 mm
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Credit Line
- Restricted gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Delaney
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Reference Number
- 1991.231.4
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Copyright
- © 2018 Estate of Sigmar Polke/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn
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