Nathan Oliveira

Oliveira, Nathan Joseph

American, 1928 - 2010

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  • The image displays thin, fluid lines forming an abstract composition. In the center, a large profile of a human face is depicted with simple, exaggerated lines, including a prominent nose. Above the head, abstract animal-like forms resembling large feline creatures are walking along a line. A zigzag pattern is present underneath the chin area. Additionally, tall, grass-like lines rise from the bottom, adding an organic element to the scene.

    Profile with Baboons [working proof 7]

    Nathan Oliveira, Daria Sywulak

    1994

    Drypoint with spit bite aquatint, hard ground etching and burnishing on somerset paper (wp 7 – close to edition, red drypoint added) [working proof 7]  Accession ID  2024.132.556

    Not on view
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    Untitled

    Nathan Oliveira, Limestone Press

    1994

    Color lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  2015.19.3507

    Not on view
  • The image includes intersecting thin lines and curved shapes on a textured background, forming an abstract composition.

    Dog Man

    Nathan Oliveira, Crown Point Press, Mari Andrews, Daria Sywulak, Lawrence J. Hamlin

    1994

    Color drypoint with soapground and spitbite aquatint and scraping and burnishing on somerset soft white textured paper  Accession ID  2001.142.89

    Not on view
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    Baboon (black) [working proof 4]

    Nathan Oliveira, Daria Sywulak

    1994

    Drypoint with aquatint on somerset paper (wp 4l) [working proof 4]  Accession ID  2024.132.758

    Not on view
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    Baboon (Celadon)

    Nathan Oliveira, Crown Point Press, Daria Sywulak, Mari Andrews

    1994

    Drypoint with aquatint on somerset soft white textured paper  Accession ID  2001.142.82

    Not on view
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    Tamarind Suite I

    Nathan Oliveira, Catherine Kirsch Kuhn, Tamarind Institute

    1982

    Color lithograph on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  2015.19.3506

    Not on view
  • The image displays an elongated, curved shape arching over a textured background with swirling brown and grey colors.

    Tamarind Suite I

    Nathan Oliveira

    1982

    Color lithograph on rives bfk wove paper  Accession ID  1991.205.65

    Not on view
  • The image shows the remains of a large ship on its side in the water, with fractured masts and tangled rigging. In the background, there is a flat landscape with a rounded hill on the right, all depicted in detailed and textured etchings. The color palette is limited to earthy tones and monochromes, creating a timeless and ghostly impression.

    Archive Site

    Nathan Oliveira, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution

    1979

    Etching, aquatint, and drypoint in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2015.19.3401

    Not on view
  • The image shows an elongated vertical silhouette with a rough, organic texture in a dark setting. The abstract form has a lighter inner shape that hints at the upper outline of a human head or mask, with dark patches resembling eyes. Below, the form tapers into what resembles a feather or the tail of a creature, adding to its ambiguous nature. The contrast between the light and dark elements emphasizes the semblance of a familiar object while maintaining an abstract quality.

    Acoma Hawk II

    Nathan Oliveira, Tamarind Institute

    1975

    Color lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.205.78.9

    Not on view
  • The image depicts an abstract illustration of a human figure in a reclining position with their head, torso, and limbs clearly visible. The figure is shown lying on their side with slightly bent arms and legs. The facial features are not well-defined, and the hair blends into the background. The figure is not wearing any distinct clothing, and the background is a dark, textured surface. There are no additional objects present in the image. At the bottom, there is a signature and date in pencil.

    Untitled

    Nathan Oliveira

    1973

    Monotype in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2015.19.3400

    Not on view
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    Two Heads

    Nathan Oliveira, Tamarind Institute

    1972

    Color lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  1991.205.63

    Not on view
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    Composite Head

    Nathan Oliveira

    1972

    Lithograph  Accession ID  1974.99.119

    Not on view