Who painted "But surely, Mr. Shakespeare, two heads is better than one"?

"But surely, Mr. Shakespeare, two heads is better than one" was painted by Will Dyson in 1909.

Where can I see "But surely, Mr. Shakespeare, two heads is better than one"?

"But surely, Mr. Shakespeare, two heads is better than one" is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is "But surely, Mr. Shakespeare, two heads is better than one"?

"But surely, Mr. Shakespeare, two heads is better than one" is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

"But surely, Mr. Shakespeare, two heads is better than one"

Will Dyson , 1909

"But surely, Mr. Shakespeare, two heads is better than one" is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Will Dyson. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Will Dyson's 1909 drypoint print, "But surely, Mr. Shakespeare, two heads is better than one," is a satirical work that explores the relationship between reality and artistic imagination.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man in a dimly lit room contemplating a partially completed statue of a woman, with the accompanying quote suggesting a humorous commentary on the dual nature of artistic creation.

Technique & Style

Dyson employed drypoint technique to achieve the characteristic rough lines and strong contrasts that define the work, emphasizing the interplay of light and form.