And Man Created God in His Own Image

Ivan Albright

Created:
Movement:
1930–31
Realism
key Notes:
Grotesque realism, existential reflection
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Dimensions:
121.9 × 66 cm (48 × 26 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
New game
story of the work:

Ivan Albright's painting "And Man Created God in His Own Image" reflects his characteristic exploration of themes related to human mortality and the grotesque, employing meticulous detail to depict the physical decay and existential concerns of the human condition. The work, created in the mid-20th century, exemplifies Albright's unique style and philosophical inquiry, challenging viewers to confront the complex relationship between humanity and divinity.

Description of the work:

Ivan Albright's "And Man Created God in His Own Image" is a complex composition characterized by its meticulous detail and somber palette, featuring a central figure that appears distorted and grotesque, rendered with Albright's signature technique of exaggerated realism. The painting's surface is densely textured, with intricate brushwork that emphasizes the decay and impermanence of the human form, inviting viewers to contemplate themes of mortality and the human condition.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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And Man Created God in His Own Image