James Rosenquist Violent Turn, 1977 is an eye-catching chromatic composition of fast-moving lines that take full advantage of the sleek horizontal visual space. In the center, multi-colored triangles stack upon each other, forming the bursting silhouette of a star. At the right, four gray horizontal nails -– one of Rosenquist’s signature themes – stack with one slashing across, forming the recognizable cluster of tally marks. Parallel to the nails run brightly hued streaks, meshing and mixing with both the nails and the star-shaped triangle arrangement. At the left, a lilac u-shape consisting of 5 skidding lines evoked the track marks of tires spinning energetically across pavement. Appropriately, the title of the work, Violent Turn, sits right below the quick u-shape. The work is exploding with a delightfully fun dynamism, a visual element that Rosenquist communicates in all his work in a thoroughly unique and enthralling manner. Playful, fast, and richly colorful, this engaging piece boasts everything Rosenquist is renowned for.

Created in 1977, James Rosenquist Violent Turn is a color lithograph. Hand signed and dated by James Rosenquist (North Dakota, 1933 - ) in pencil in the lower right and titled in the lower left. Numbered from the edition of 100 in pencil in the lower left.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

James Rosenquist Violent Turn, 1977 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work):

1.  A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this artwork.

About the Framing:

Framed to museum-grade, conservation standards, James Rosenquist Violent Turn, 1977 is presented in a complementary moulding and optical grade Plexiglas.