Oh No, I Forgot My Quarters
48” x 36” Retail: $2250
36” x 27” Retail: $1800
It Makes a Woman Wonder
"Oh No, I Forgot My Quarters" captures a feeling that all of us have had at one time or another. When it seems as though nothing more could happen to frustrate you further, another frustration arises. This satirical portrayal of one of the most capable women ever, however fictitious, serves to exemplify that feeling of "enough is enough". For the housewife it is a validation, you have far too many things to handle, you truly don't deserve this! For anyone who feels overburdened, you are not alone.
Part Harry G.Peter, part Edward Hopper "Quarters" is not Marston's Wonder Woman, she is anyone who has ever felt the pressure of the modern world. Even her super powers and magic lasso can't protect her from the perils of laundry day, or obnoxious fighting children. Aren't they precious?!
Every element of this painting is a joy to me but I'll point out a few key features...
As in every one of the super hero paintings, the hero is presented in a more graphic, flat color, outlined style, most like those found in the comic books I grew up with, while the surroundings are quite different. In this case, the foreground, the dryers, the detergent bottle, even the window are rendered in exquisitely realistic detail and the background is a blatant Hopper forgery.
Those kids in the "wagon train".
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