Keith Martin

Martin, Keith M.

American, 1911 - 1983

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The image displays a combination of lines and shapes featuring a head-like form with exaggerated features on the left and an abstract entity with flowing lines and curves on the right. The artwork has an abstract style with irregular shapes and lines emanating from the central figures, reminiscent of a human bust and an imaginative structure that could evoke a plant or abstract machinery. Intricate textures created by drawn lines suggest facial features and an enigmatic adjacent form resembling a shell or organ-like object with extending tendrils.
Keith Martin, Drawing No. 26, 1973, graphite on wove paper, Gift of Mr. Ralph T. Millet, Jr., 1974.110.4

Drawing No. 26

Keith Martin · 1973 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1974.110.4

The image shows organic and flowing lines that curve and overlap, creating movement. Various shapes resembling smooth stones or seashells clumped together are depicted. The texture is similar to folded fabric or layered rock formations. The shading and detailing on the shapes evoke natural patterns like mountain ridges or elephant skin wrinkles.
Keith Martin, Drawing No. 5, 1972, graphite and watercolor on wove paper, Gift of Mr. Ralph T. Millet, Jr., 1974.110.2

Drawing No. 5

Keith Martin · 1972 · graphite and watercolor on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1974.110.2

The image depicts thin, wavy lines in the upper portion creating movement and complexity. Below, an abstract form is made up of irregular, curvilinear shapes forming a structure resembling a fantastical creature or robotic figure. The shape has elements resembling a head, limbs, and torso, with intricate details suggesting metallic or mechanical components. The composition combines animal anatomy and mechanical structures in an abstract interpretation of organic and inorganic forms.
Keith Martin, Untitled, 1971, graphite on wove paper, Gift of Mr. Ralph T. Millet, Jr., 1974.110.1

Untitled

Keith Martin · 1971 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1974.110.1

The image showcases intricate lines and shapes forming an abstract composition. Curved and angular lines intertwine, creating forms resembling organic elements or mechanical components. One central shape resembles a humanoid figure with elongated limbs and facial features, while others resemble gears or machinery parts. The overall abstract nature invites connections to biological and industrial objects, blending familiarity with enigma.
Keith Martin, Drawing No. 19, 1971, graphite on paperboard, Gift of Mr. Ralph T. Millet, Jr., 1974.110.3

Drawing No. 19

Keith Martin · 1971 · graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1974.110.3

The image shows a collage of rectangular and polygonal shapes arranged in a grid-like pattern, intersected by vertical and horizontal lines. This abstract composition includes various textures and colors, such as an oval outline in the top left corner and a large circular form towards the center. Muted earthy tones are present alongside vibrant strips of yellows, blues, and reds, creating a fragmented cityscape or patchwork quilt effect.
Keith Martin, Collage No. 4, 1970, collage on paperboard, Gift of Ms. Isabel Padro, 1975.48.1

Collage No. 4

Keith Martin · 1970 · collage on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1975.48.1

The image features abstract lines and curved shapes intersecting in various directions. A series of colored lines near the top resemble a tail or flowing scarf, while the lower section seems to suggest facial features or decorative elements.
Keith Martin, Drawing No. 41: Rainbow, 1970, graphite and watercolor, Gift of Mr. Ralph T. Millet, Jr., 1974.110.5

Drawing No. 41: Rainbow

Keith Martin · 1970 · graphite and watercolor ·  Accession ID  1974.110.5

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Rocky Site

Keith Martin · 1964 · collage on paperboard ·  Accession ID  1975.47.1

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Oracle

Keith Martin · 1964 · charcoal and pastel on two sheets of wove paper mounted to canvas ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1035