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Robin Tewes ”The Art of Happiness” Diptych 2005 - Robin Tewes (American, b. 1950). Oil on panel diptych titled ”The Art of Happiness 1 and 2,” 2005. One panel depicts a man seated at his desk surrounded by crumpled pieces of paper. Words are inscribed into the chartreuse wall in the background. An abstract painting of a nude woman hangs on the wall. In the other panel, the man has left, leaving a still-smoking cigar. The artwork has changed to depict a realistic version of the painting on the wall. Words are still haphazardly written on the wall in the background including the phrase ”Fax You I Quit.” Each panel is titled, signed, and dated along the verso. Each with a label from Adam Baumgold Gallery, New York, affixed along the verso. The verso of the first panel is filled with pencil inscriptions from the artist. Provenance: Adam Baumgold Gallery, New York; Private Minnesota collection. Height: 20 in x width: 18 in. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.