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Lithograph printed on Arches paper. Edition 60 + 9 proofs; this impression signed by the artist and dated 1970 lower right in pencil, numbered AP 9/9 lower left in pencil.
This print depicts large, shiny bubbles that cascade over a scribbled, dense background. The sense of movement suggests Rosenquist was influenced by the dynamic performances of Bunraku.
Bunraku is a form of traditional Japanese puppetry. Nearly life-sized, they are operated by black-cloaked puppeteers, while a narrator describes the action, and a live musician provides the soundtrack. The detail of the puppets is so great they can roll their eyes and take almost any pose.
