Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2013.

Mr. Chrysler

Artist Idelle Weber (American, 1932 - 2020)

Donor Hollis Taggart Galleries

Date1970

MediumCollage

Dimensions11 × 13 in. (27.9 × 33 cm)
Overall, Frame: 23 1/4 × 19 1/4 in. (59.1 × 48.9 cm)

ClassificationsContemporary art

Credit LineGift of Hollis Taggart Galleries, New York

Object number2013.9.1

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DescriptionThe intricate, layered collage Mr. Chrysler references Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. and the family dynasty that ruled New York during the twentieth century. He sits back comfortably from a position of power. The multi-colored, geometric background is composed from found paper collected by the artist. Signed and dated lower right “i weber 70” and signed, titled, and dated verso “© i weber / Mr. Chrysler EW 70.”
Label TextIdelle Weber American, 1932-2020 Mr. Chrysler, 1970 Collage The title of this intricate, layered collage references our own Walter P. Chrysler and the family dynasty that ruled New York during the 20th century. The silhouetted figure sits back comfortably from a position of power while the brilliant, geometric background pushes forward, creating an edgy tension between surface and subject. Gift of Hollis Taggart Galleries, New York 2013.9.1