Artwork
Fasnachtshelge "Matterhorn Wintererstbegehung"
Fasnachtshelge "Matterhorn Wintererstbegehung" is a drawing by Max Rickenbacher-Hufschmid. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Archaeology and Museum Baselland.
About this work
Overview
Fasnachtshelge "Matterhorn Wintererstbegehung" is a 1962 artwork by Max Rickenbacher-Hufschmid, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The piece is a dynamic drawing characterized by vibrant colors, bold lines, and a lively, chaotic composition.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a fantastical, humorous scene featuring anthropomorphic animals and exaggerated human figures, including a zebra on hind legs, clownish figures, and individuals in various attire. The integration of German text within the artwork suggests a narrative, possibly recounting a comedic or celebratory event.
Technique & Style
Rickenbacher-Hufschmid employed a cartoonish style with exaggerated forms, bold lines, and a bright, saturated color palette. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of comic strips, conveying a sense of playfulness and energy.
History & Provenance
Created in 1962 by Max Rickenbacher-Hufschmid, the artwork is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its relevance to ethnographic studies or folkloric themes.
Context
The artwork's themes and style may relate to ethnological aspects, potentially reflecting folkloric or carnival (Fasnacht) traditions, given the title's reference to "Fasnachtshelge" and the depicted revelry.
Artist & collection
Artist
Max Rickenbacher-Hufschmid spent years drawing the same carnival clowns in Basel’s back alleys.
