The Swiss Army
2016
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
2016
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Swiss Army is a 2016 by geoff thompson, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The image depicts a black-and-white drawing of a soldier with multiple arms and legs, reminiscent of a Swiss Army knife. The soldier is dressed in a helmet and uniform, with his arms and legs extended in various directions. The background of the image is a light gray color. The drawing is titled "The Swiss Army" and is signed by the artist, geoff thompson. The image appears to be a playful take on the idea of a Swiss Army knife, with the soldier's multiple limbs representing the various tools that can be found on such a knife. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this unique piece, you might want to look up geoff thompson.
A soldier is depicted marching to the right, with multiple arms and legs in motion. Above the drawing, the text "THE SWISS ARMY" is included.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Geoff Thompson drew the same Swiss Army knife for 30 years, sharpening the tip and switching the blade each month like a daily doodle diet.
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