Tadeusz Lapinski

American, born 1928

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The image displays a series of concentric circles and overlapping spheres against a stark, two-toned background. The circular forms vary in size and some are solid black while others appear as rings, dominating the center of the image. The circles together resemble an abstract pattern. The top portion of the image features a darker area with small white spots, resembling a starry night sky.
Tadeusz Lapinski, Video Spectators, 1974, lithograph, Gift of the Washington Printmakers' Inc., 1975.50.1.7

Video Spectators

Tadeusz Lapinski · 1974 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1975.50.1.7

The image shows large, curved shapes resembling rolled-up sheets of paper, forming an abstract visual composition. In the center, there are gradient-filled circular shapes decreasing in size towards the top and bottom. The overall structure may suggest a column or a futuristic hourglass, with floating spheres between the curled shapes. The surfaces have a textured appearance resembling stone or metal.
Tadeusz Lapinski, Flourish, 1973, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.395

Flourish

Tadeusz Lapinski · 1973 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.395

The image contains abstract shapes and lines arranged around a central circular form. Above the circle are sharp, jagged lines, while below are overlapping circles of varying sizes and colors. Various textures and patterns are present throughout the piece, with some resembling geological formations or microscopic structures.
Tadeusz Lapinski, Genesis, 1971, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.396

Genesis

Tadeusz Lapinski · 1971 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.396

The image showcases a large circular shape at the top, with a smaller circular pattern inside. A vertical column in the center connects the upper circle to complex structures below. The structures resemble a fantastical machine or organic form, with patterns and lines reminiscent of circuitry or skeletal frameworks. Color gradients and textures add depth, alluding to celestial bodies and mechanical constructs.
Tadeusz Lapinski, Birth of Moon, 1971, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Jacob Kainen, 2002.98.232

Birth of Moon

Tadeusz Lapinski · 1971 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2002.98.232

The image shows an abstract composition of various shapes and lines. The upper part features a bird-like figure with a red chest, a structure resembling butterfly wings, and a vertical structure with swirls and branching elements. Below, there is a large oval shape with layered forms in red and blue tones.
Tadeusz Lapinski, Exuberant, 1968, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Cole Kainen, 2012.92.647

Exuberant

Tadeusz Lapinski · 1968 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2012.92.647

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Cyclotron

Tadeusz Lapinski · 1971 · color lithograph and relief ·  Accession ID  1980.45.922

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Softspeakers

Tadeusz Lapinski · 1971 · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.45.924

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Accelerator

Tadeusz Lapinski · 1971 · color lithograph and relief ·  Accession ID  1980.45.921

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Machine Age

Tadeusz Lapinski · 1971 · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  1980.45.923