Artwork
Fasnachtshelge "Rock n' Roll"
Fasnachtshelge "Rock n' Roll" is an unspecified painting by Max Rickenbacher-Hufschmid. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Archaeology and Museum Baselland.
About this work
Overview
Fasnachtshelge 'Rock n' Roll' is a 1957 work by Max Rickenbacher-Hufschmid, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a vibrant figure with exaggerated features, containing a bright yellow bird within her body, suggesting a playful and enigmatic representation.
Technique & Style
The artwork features bold, colorful imagery and wild, scribbled text in German, blending jokes and nonsensical words, creating a lively and unusual scene.
Context
The mixed-media composition and quirky style of 'Rock n' Roll' reflect the artist's experimental approach, characteristic of unconventional art from the period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Max Rickenbacher-Hufschmid spent years drawing the same carnival clowns in Basel’s back alleys.
