L.H.O.O.Q., 1919Marcel Duchamp, French/American
My First Impressions:
This is clearly a reproduction of the famous Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci. However, Duchamp decided to draw a mustache and goatee on her therefore making fun of the painting and the artist. I think that it is interesting that Duchamp decided to make fun of one of the most publicly known and famous paintings in history. I am sure that Duchamp got a lot of attention for this painting. I wonder what L.H.O.O.Q. stands for.
What I've Learned:
The title, pronounced in French, says the phrase "Elle a chaud au cul" meaning "She has a hot ass." This painting is one of the most famous "acts of degrading a famous painting." Duchamp is known as the "Greatest Influence in 20th century art" by art historians.
sources:
http://www.marcelduchamp.net
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