Gabor Peterdi

American, 1915 - 2001

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  • The image depicts dense and tangled branches filling the whole composition. The viewpoint is from within the vegetation, providing an immersive look at a thicket. The horizon is not visible, offering an intimate view. The artwork features fine lines in an etching style, focusing on texture and detail of branches and leaves. The color scheme is primarily black lines on a pale background, highlighting the intricate patterns of the vegetation. The image is a detailed study of natural growth portrayed through precise line work.

    Spring

    Gabor Peterdi

    1964

    Color etching and engraving  Accession ID  1980.45.1151

    Not on view
  • The image depicts a series of vertical, jagged lines and shapes that create an abstract composition. The textures and varying shades of gray and black suggest layered rock surfaces and deep crevices. The abstract nature of the artwork invokes a sense of towering columns, conveying a monumental and ornate impression of natural structures.

    Cliffs

    Gabor Peterdi

    1961

    Mixed intaglio  Accession ID  1964.8.1362

    Not on view
  • The image depicts a dense growth of foliage rising vertically across the center of the composition. The entire focus is on the intricate detailing of the leaves and branches, depicted using delicate and detailed line work. The color palette is primarily monochromatic with shades of black or dark gray contrasting against a muted, light gray background. In the lower portion, the vegetation appears denser, while it becomes more delicate and sparse towards the upper part of the image.

    Wisteria

    Gabor Peterdi

    1960

    Color etching  Accession ID  1964.8.1855

    Not on view
  • The image shows a detailed pattern of lines and curves, densely clustered in the center and spreading outwards in an abstract design. The lines create a sense of movement and flow, resembling a stormy sky or swirling wind currents.

    Angry Wave

    Gabor Peterdi

    1959

    Color etching  Accession ID  1964.8.1361

    Not on view
  • The image is a close-up view of a face, showing only the head and not the rest of the body. The face is positioned directly facing the viewer. The facial features are sharply defined with an intense gaze, deeply set eyes, a strong brow, and a pronounced nose. The hair is depicted in a crosshatched pattern, giving it a textured appearance that surrounds the face and blends into the background. No clothing or accessories are visible, and the entire composition is focused on the intricacies of the face. The background is plain and light, emphasizing the dark, intricate line work of the portrait.

    Self-Portrait

    Gabor Peterdi

    1959

    Etching  Accession ID  1964.8.1363

    Not on view
  • The image shows dense vegetation seen from a low vantage point. The horizon line is not clearly defined, blending into the upper part of the image due to the plants. The vegetation extends across the landscape with no distinct break for a distant horizon. The artwork displays detailed line work, resembling etching or ink drawing, focusing on leaves and plant structures. The color scheme is primarily green against a neutral background, enhancing the textures of the vegetation. Small rocks and patches of grass are scattered throughout the scene.

    Triumph of Weed

    Gabor Peterdi, Associated American Artists

    1959

    Etching in green on wove paper  Accession ID  1987.41.53

    Not on view
  • The image features irregular, textured stone-like shapes stacked vertically against a dark background. The shapes are filled with intricate, web-like patterns and surrounded by varied linear textures. The composition evokes a familiar structure of balanced stones, creating a visual analogy to balancing acts found in nature.

    Vertical Rocks

    Gabor Peterdi

    1959

    Etching, engraving, and aquatint in black on wove paper  Accession ID  2004.155.28

    Not on view
  • The image displays a complex arrangement of lines and textured patterns. Short, vertical marks intersect with broader horizontal strokes, creating a dense composition. The overall appearance is reminiscent of turbulent sea or a clouded sky.

    Angry Sky

    Gabor Peterdi

    1959

    Etching  Accession ID  1964.8.1360

    Not on view
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    Glowing Tree

    Gabor Peterdi

    1958

    Color etching and engraving on wove paper  Accession ID  1959.10.45

    Not on view
  • The image shows dense, swirling lines filling the composition, creating a pattern of shapes. The artwork resembles a textured forest canopy seen from above, with lines evoking branches and leaves. The detailed lines might remind one of veining in leaves or filaments in a coral reef. The variations in line density and form hint at an interplay between light and shadow.

    Cathedral

    Gabor Peterdi

    1958

    Etching and engraving  Accession ID  1959.10.44

    Not on view
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    Studio

    Gabor Peterdi

    1958

    Color etching  Accession ID  1964.8.1364

    Not on view
  • The image displays bold, dynamic shapes and lines in dark shades intersected by lighter areas. This abstract composition includes sweeping strokes and angular forms. The use of deep blacks contrasted with hints of green and blue creates a pattern resembling a stormy night sky, with dark clouds and occasional flashes of light. The juxtaposition of dark and light builds an abstract scene reminiscent of natural forces in motion.

    Storm

    Gabor Peterdi

    1958

    Color etching, engraving, and liftground on wove paper  Accession ID  2015.19.3283

    Not on view