Skip to Main Content

Educating the Rich II

1993
(American, 1952-)
America, 20th century
etching and drypoint printed in black and gray
John L. Severance Fund 1993.137
Edition: 25m bi, 5
Location: not on view
This artwork is known to be under copyright.

Download, Print and Share

Description

Otterness's sculptures of small plump figures with cylindrical limbs and round heads resemble the Pillsbury Doughboy or Michelin Tire Man. They seem humorous, but on close examination are really spiced with malevolence. Otterness believes art is a force to change society and so presents a critical review of the follies of human behavior---of politics, relations between men and women, and the destruction of the environment. An accomplished draftsman, the artist makes prints with the same wit and sardonic humor.
Educating the Rich II

Educating the Rich II

1993

Tom Otterness

(American, 1952-)
America, 20th century

See Also

Visually Similar Artworks

Contact us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please email collectionsdata@clevelandart.org.

To request more information about this object, study images, or bibliography, contact the Ingalls Library Reference Desk.

All images and data available through Open Access can be downloaded for free. For images not available through Open Access, a detail image, or any image with a color bar, request a digital file from Image Services.