Father
Artist
William Dickey King
(American, 1925 - 2015)
CultureAmerican
Date1965
MediumBurlap | Metal | Wood
DimensionsOverall: 98 x 45 x 19 in. (248.9 x 114.3 x 48.3 cm)
InscribedUnsigned
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.2114
Not on view
DescriptionThis is a sculpture of burlap sewn over a metal and wood armature. It depicts an extremely tall man with long, skinny legs. He wears a jacket and tie; his hands are tucked into his pant pockets.Label TextWilliam Dickey King American, 1925-2014 Father, 1965 Burlap, metal, and wood In Father, a larger-than-life, cartoonish figure in a business suit strikes a confident pose. His face is devoid of features, and his very thing legs are out of proportion to the rest of his body. William Dickey King was known for these elongated, faceless sculptures engaged in everyday activities. What does this figure’s pose suggest about the idea of self-confidence? Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.2114Exhibition History"Three Hundred Years of American Art in the Chrysler Museum," Chrysler Museum at Norfolk, Va., March 1 - July 4, 1976. Published ReferencesDennis R. Anderson, _Three Hundred Years of American Art in the Chrysler Museum_, exh. cat., Norfolk, Va., 1975, 243.
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