Gregory Masurovsky

American, 1929 - 2009

Explore selected works

See all 28 works of art
The image shows a large candle with a flame on an off-white or cream background with dotted detailing creating a gradient effect around the candle and flame. The candle is centered, rising from the lower half of the image, while the flame is positioned at the top half with a glow spreading outward.
Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute, Candle, 1969, lithograph (stone) in black on Crisbrook Waterleafpaper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.259

Candle

Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute · 1969 · lithograph (stone) in black on Crisbrook Waterleafpaper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.259
The image displays a nude figure from the upper thighs to the top of the head, facing forward. The face has large eyes, a small nose, and a subtle smile. The figure has long dark hair flowing past the shoulders with bangs covering the forehead. There are no visible hands, clothes, or jewelry. The background consists of a dense dark crosshatch pattern contrasting with the lighter body.
Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute, Moon Maid, 1969, lithograph (stone) in black on Copperplate Deluxe paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.246

Moon Maid

Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute · 1969 · lithograph (stone) in black on Copperplate Deluxe paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.246
The image shows a person reclining with their full body shown front-facing. The person is lying down with legs slightly apart, one hand near the thigh, and the other hand nearby. The facial features are simplified, with closed eyes and full lips. The hair is depicted as a dark, textured mass contrasting with the body's smoother lines. The person is unclothed, emphasizing the natural form. The background has an intricate textured pattern of circles and lines.
Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute, Self Love, 1969, lithograph (stone) in black on Copperplate Deluxe paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.247

Self Love

Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute · 1969 · lithograph (stone) in black on Copperplate Deluxe paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.247
The image displays a full-body illustration of a person standing upright. The person faces forward with their head slightly tilted towards the right. Their facial features include wide eyes, a sharp nose, and a small, closed mouth. The individual's hair is voluminous and dark, framing their face with a straight fringe across the forehead. The person is not wearing any clothing, and one hand holds a flower stem in front of their chest, with the flower's bloom near their face. The background consists of a pattern featuring a series of large, filled circles that create a textured contrast with the figure.
Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute, Flower Girl, 1969, lithograph (stone) in black on Rives BFK paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.249

Flower Girl

Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute · 1969 · lithograph (stone) in black on Rives BFK paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.249
The image features a large, white cup in profile view. It is outlined by a textured, grey background covering the upper portion of the image. The color palette is primarily composed of shades of grey and white. The cup is positioned centrally in the upper half of the image with its handle oriented to the left. The textured grey area transitions into a plain white space below.
Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute, Coffee Cup, 1969, lithograph (stone) in black on J. Green paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.260

Coffee Cup

Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute · 1969 · lithograph (stone) in black on J. Green paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.260
The image depicts a long, rectangular object balanced on the edge of a shallow, wide bowl. A wisp of smoke rises from the bowl. The color palette is shades of grey, white, and black, with a textured background. The bowl is centered in the image with a textured grey background.
Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute, Ashtray, 1969, lithograph (stone) in black on calendered Rives paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.251

Ashtray

Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute · 1969 · lithograph (stone) in black on calendered Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.251
The image shows a drawing of a female figure from the top of the head to the upper thighs. The figure is facing forward, holding a long-stemmed flower at chest height. The person has distinct facial features, including a narrow face, a prominent nose, and large eyes staring ahead. The hair is black, straight, and shoulder length with bangs covering the forehead. The figure appears unclothed with minimal clothing details. In the background, there is a pattern of swirling lines with circular floral designs evenly spaced, against a dark backdrop that contrasts with the light tone of the figure. The drawing is detailed in both the figure and the swirling floral pattern in the background.
Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute, Flower Girl II, 1969, lithograph (stone) in black on Rives BFK paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.250

Flower Girl II

Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute · 1969 · lithograph (stone) in black on Rives BFK paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.250
The image features a cylindrical container with a curved straw. The colors used are black and white, giving a textured and shaded effect. The container stands vertically with the straw leaning to the left against a background of cross-hatched lines and textures. The lower portion of the image is blank, highlighting the shading of the container and background in the upper section.
Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute, Diet Soda, 1969, lithograph (stone) in black on uncalendered Rives paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.248

Diet Soda

Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute · 1969 · lithograph (stone) in black on uncalendered Rives paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.248
The image features a sketch of sunglasses in a monochrome color palette. The sunglasses are placed near the bottom of a textured rectangular section. They are surrounded by dense crosshatching in the upper third, while the lower two-thirds are blank or white.
Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute, Sunglasses, 1969, lithograph (stone) in black on Crisbrook Waterleafpaper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.255

Sunglasses

Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute · 1969 · lithograph (stone) in black on Crisbrook Waterleafpaper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.255
The image shows a white cylindrical container holding various paintbrushes against a textured dark background. The color palette is black and white. The container with brushes is in the upper half of the image, with the lower portion against a white background.
Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute, Brushes, 1969, lithograph (stone) in black on Magnani Italia paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.252

Brushes

Gregory Masurovsky, Tamarind Institute · 1969 · lithograph (stone) in black on Magnani Italia paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.252