Monday, 6 August 2012

'The Loveliest Potato'


'The Loveliest Potato' (1924) - Marfona on pine

This daring piece came from Helena Vennlenenna as a reaction to the state ban on hugs and kisses in her native country of Lithuania during the inter-war period. Notice the detail on the lower left area. Undeniably a brave effort.

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2 comments:

  1. Lillian7 August 2012 at 17:14

    Why doesn't this provoke the viewer?

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  2. Ed8 August 2012 at 12:02

    No-one can say. Tragically Helena Vennlenenna was crushed to death in a freak hugging accident, and so her provocative intentions can only be speculated on.

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