Name/Title
untitledEntry/Object ID
2018.4.16Description
The bold experimentation in this painting stands out against Mumma's generally structured work. This half-length portrait demonstrates a figure that tilts slightly to the right, with a rounded face and adornment on the figure's head. The figure is painted in thick orange with neon green used for the eyebrows and collar, while the figure's clothing is a darker green accented with white. With abstracted hands and pronounced facial features, the work begins showcasing Mr. Eddy's preferences that would later become essential to his work. However, the stark geometry, as well as the bold identification through his signature, are two elements that this piece lacks.Artwork Details
Medium
Masonite, Acrylic PaintCollection
Southern Vernacular Art CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2018.4Source or Donor
Mr. Josh FeldsteinAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Josh FeldsteinMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Mumma, EddyRole
ArtistDate made
1966 - 1986Dimensions
Height
19-1/2 inWidth
15-1/4 inInterpretative Labels
Label
Edward "Mr. Eddy" Mumma (1908-1986)
Edward Mumma was born in Milton, Ohio, and after his wife's death in 1966 retired to Gainesville, Florida. Most of Edward Mumma's work consists of abstract versions of portraits focusing on faces and hands. His portraits almost always depict the same close-up, expressionless round face, with variations of colors, hand placements, and dress. Often, Mumma painted on both sides of his canvas or board paintings, and crudely framed them with scrap wood or plastic.Created By
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March 13, 2018