Too Dumb for New York, Too Ugly for LA 75" high and 2" wide

75" high and 2" wide

vibrant color

25" mixed media on wooden canvas with resin finish

Piece measures 14 " and is hand made

Created in New Orleans during a pivotal period of the artist's career

Too Dumb for New York, Too Ugly for LA 75" high and 2" wideAcrylic, mixed media, and resin on canvas 48" x 60" A standout work from Ashley Longshore's acclaimed 2014 Renaissance Collection, Too Dumb for New York, Too Ugly for LA reimagines one of the most celebrated images of royal power in Western art: Hyacinthe Rigaud's 1701 portrait of King Louis XIV. Longshore faithfully references the Sun King's iconic pose, luxurious ermine mantle, fleur de lis robes, cascading wig, and theatrical draperythe very visual