Artwork
Fasnachtshelge "Strohhut"
Fasnachtshelge "Strohhut" 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 'Strohhut' is a painting by Swiss artist Max Rickenbacher-Hufschmid, dated to circa 1957, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a face adorned with a distinctive, tall straw hat featuring yellow and dark green stripes, suggestive of festive or celebratory attire, potentially alluding to traditional or cultural practices.
Technique & Style
Characterized by bold, flat colors, the painting exhibits a deliberate roughness, with visible smudges and uneven lines, prioritizing expressive simplicity over detailed refinement.
History & Provenance
Created in the late 1950s, the piece is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, indicating its significance within the context of ethnographic studies.
Context
While the artist's broader body of work is not detailed here, the piece's inclusion in an ethnography museum suggests it may relate to the study of cultural traditions, possibly Swiss Carnival (Fasnacht) customs.
Legacy
The artwork's legacy is not extensively documented in the provided information, though its preservation in a museum implies a recognized cultural or artistic value.
Artist & collection
Artist
Max Rickenbacher-Hufschmid spent years drawing the same carnival clowns in Basel’s back alleys.
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