Anders Lunde, Dan Quayle Trips Over His Words, ca. 1994, painted wood, metal rod, 29 x 22 x 22 in. (73.7 x 55.9 x 55.9 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Lloyd E. Herman, founding director and director emeritus of the Renwick Gallery (1971−1986), 2003.79.2
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Dan Quayle Trips Over His Words
- Artist
- Date
- ca. 1994
- Location
- Dimensions
- 29 x 22 x 22 in. (73.7 x 55.9 x 55.9 cm)
- Credit Line
- Gift of Lloyd E. Herman, founding director and director emeritus of the Renwick Gallery (1971−1986)
- Mediums Description
- painted wood, metal rod
- Classifications
- Subjects
- Occupation — political
- Cartoon — political — Uncle Sam
- Object — other — flag
- Object — written matter
- Object — toy — sports equipment
- Portrait male — Quayle, Dan — full length
- Object Number
- 2003.79.2
Artwork Description
Andy Lunde's humorous whirligig shows the former vice president trying to walk over a selection of his infamous quotes, including "We are on an irreversible trend towards democracy---but that could change," and "Hawaii---part of the U.S. that's an island." The upside-down American flag and the four frowning Uncle Sam figures complete Lunde's parody of American politics.