The artwork titled “View of Florida,” created by Saul Steinberg in 1965, is a representation from the Pop Art movement, belonging to the landscape genre. The composition presents an imaginative and abstract view of a landscape, possibly evoking a quirky interpretation of Florida.
In the artwork, a dark, celestial background is punctuated by two elements resembling vinyl records. These vinyl discs feature intricate patterns and labels, diverging from their perceived function and instead contributing to the scene, perhaps symbolizing elements of the landscape or night sky. The ground is depicted with stark, contrasting colors with a prominent pathway or beam of light leading into a dark body of water, suggesting depth and distance. The design is marked by a playful manipulation of mundane objects, characteristic of Steinberg’s whimsical style and the broader Pop Art movement. Bright lines and geometric shapes converge, creating a surreal aesthetic that challenges the viewer’s perception of reality and traditional landscape depiction.
