Jeff Koons 'Monkey Train' (Blue)

Artist:  Jeff KoonsTitle: Monkey Train (Blue)Size: 32 7/8 × 26 1/8 in | 83.5 × 66.4 cmMedium: Silkscreen with archival pigmented inkjet on Somerset Edition:  of 40Year:  2007Notes: Hand Signed and Numbered. Excellent Condition. Gallery COA Included. Custom Framed to Fit in White with a SpacerAbout: In 2007, the renowned American Pop Artist Jeff Koons unveiled a series of 40 striking silkscreen prints titled "Monkey Train." Central to this collection is a captivating photograph featuring one of Koons’ iconic balloon-like sculptures, portraying a playful monkey. Despite its deceptive appearance of soft, pliable texture akin to a mylar balloon from a carnival, the underlying sculptural piece is crafted from rigid, metallic materials. This subtle contrast underscores Koons’ adept manipulation of mediums. Delving deeper into the imagery, amidst the cartoonish monkey's grin, lie depictions of steam trains—an emblem of American frontier spirit and a precursor to the consumerist ethos of the 2