Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami

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Artist/Maker Claes Oldenburg (United States (born Sweden), 1929-2022)

Date1973

Mediumlithograph

DimensionsSheet: 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)

ClassificationsVisual Works

Credit LineGift of Stephen Feinstein

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Object number83.0136.18

DescriptionOldenburg was fascinated with the idea of a building literally reflecting its use. Geometric Mouse, a variation of this drawing, was originally and humorously introduced as an architectural sketch for a proposed building or colossal monument for Los Angeles in 1968. Clearly, the large, round protrusions, small square windows, and snout-like shape imitate Mickey Mouse of cartoon fame. At the same time, the round forms and scribbled lines also suggest an old-fashioned, exterior reel movie camera. Both allusions are appropriate for a city that gave birth to Walt Disney characters and the motion picture industry.

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