The SUV and the Sphinx: Mark Tansey’s 'Study for Push/Pull'

In the latest episode of Anatomy of an Artwork, discover the layered surrealism of Mark Tansey’s 'Study for Push/Pull'. Tansey’s usage of chiaroscuro and gradations of azure blue underscore the tension between the juxtaposition of historic artifacts with celebrity culture. 'Study for Push/Pull' will be a highlight of our Contemporary Art Day Auction on 17 May. 

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