Fasnachtshelge "Heute blau und morgen blau"

1957

From the collection of Archaeology and Museum Baselland

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Fasnachtshelge "Heute blau und morgen blau" is a 1957 by Max Rickenbacher-Hufschmid, depicting ethnology, held at Archaeology and Museum Baselland.

Who painted this?: Max Rickenbacher-Hufschmid
When & what style?: 1957
Where can I see it?: Archaeology and Museum Baselland

About this work

This drawing shows a strange, cartoon-like bird with a human face. Its beak is wide open, like it’s screaming or singing, and its eyes look sad. The bird wears a tall hat with the words *"Heute blau und morgen blau"* written on it. Its body is a green bottle labeled *"Spiritus 100%,"* and there’s red dripping from its mouth. The text around it is in German and looks like a silly song or poem—maybe a joke. The words *"Drum lutet"* and *"Wenn e schtich hesch: schtichle nie!"* sound like old-fashioned sayings. If you like this weird mix of art and humor, check out the Museum of Ethnography.