Jones, Allen | Life Class IX, 1968 — available on Composition Gallery

2 Sheets - Upper sheet signed 'Allen', lower sheet signed 'Jones' - Printed by Emile Matthieu, Zurich, co-published by Editions Alecto, London and Arts Moderna, Basel - Literature Richard Lloyd, Allen Jones Prints, Prestel, Munich/New York, 1995, no. 48 a-g, p. 118

Allen Jones' 'Life Class IX' from 1968 is a bold and provocative lithograph that continues his exploration of female figures within the framework of pop art and societal commentary. The composition features a stylized woman sitting on a stool, her body exaggerated with exaggerated curves and sensuality, clothed in a black outfit. Her posture is confident, yet objectified, reflecting Jones' ongoing commentary on the sexualization and commodification of women in visual culture. Behind her, a bright red, abstract splash seems to evoke a burst of emotion or energy, contrasting with the warm beige background. The split composition, characteristic of Jones' work, creates a fragmented, collage-like effect that emphasizes both the allure and the constructed nature of the imagery.

Allen Jones (United Kingdom, 1937) is a British pop artist renowned for his provocative sculptures, paintings, and lithographs that explore themes of sexuality and the human form. His controversial works, such as 'Hatstand,' 'Table,' and 'Chair,' feature female figures as furniture, challenging societal norms and sparking debates on objectification in art.

Allen Jones

Life Class IX, 1968

Name: Life Class IX, 1968
SKU: 15078

Form

Limited Edition Print

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Medium

Lithograph

Lithograph Lithography is a printing method based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. It can be used to print artwork or text onto paper or other suitable materials. Traditionally, an image was drawn with wax, fat, or oil onto a lithographic limestone surface or plate. Today, metal plates and other surfaces are also used in lithographic printing.

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Edition of 75 + 15 AP

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I think of myself as a feminist.
- Allen Jones

Allen Jones (b. 1937 UK) is a British painter, sculptor, and graphic artist known for his provocative and controversial works that blend Pop Art with elements of Surrealism and eroticism. Jones is best known for his fetishistic sculptures of women, which challenge and critique societal views on gender and objectification. His most famous works, such as Hatstand, Table, and Chair (1969), depict women in the form of furniture, rendered in a hyper-realistic and sexualized manner. These sculptures sparked intense debate about sexism and the portrayal of women in art, making Jones a polarizing figure in the art world. Beyond these iconic works, Jones has produced a wide range of paintings, prints, and other sculptures that continue to explore themes of desire, power, and the intersection of high and low culture. His work has been exhibited globally and remains influential in discussions of contemporary art, gender politics, and the legacy of Pop Art.