Dead Zoo

Erik Andriesse, 1990 - 1991

Erik Andriesse was fascinated by the fleeting beauty of life. Around 1990, he spent some time observing the Artis Zoo’s preparators while they dissected dead animals for the museum’s scientific collection. This experience resulted in a wondrous and unique composition of skeletons and skulls (lion, parrot, monkey, giraffe, human and crocodile) in an elusive void that is as wondrous as it is unique.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-5054
  • Dimensionsheight 250 cm x width 365 cm
  • Physical characteristicsacrylics on canvas

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Dead Zoo

  • Object type

  • Object number

    SK-A-5054

  • Description

    Compositie van dierenskeletten en mensenschedels tegen een donkerbruin-rode achtergrond.


Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Erik Andriesse, Amsterdam

  • Dating

    1990 - 1991

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    acrylics on canvas

  • Dimensions

    height 250 cm x width 365 cm


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift in memory of Sonja van Asselt, mother of the artist

  • Acquisition

    gift 2018-12-07

  • Copyright

    Andriesse, Paul


Documentation

  • Robert-Jan Muller, Saskia Wijne, "Erik Andriesse", p. 104, p. 111 (afb.), p. 155 cat.nr. 246; met bibliografie en tentoonstellingen [566 E 44].


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