Henry C. Pearson

American, 1914 - 2006

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The image shows wavy, parallel lines in a magenta hue against an olive green background, creating an abstract pattern. The lines resemble the contours of a topographical map, flowing across the canvas. The design invites comparisons to ripples on water or dunes in a desert, offering a visual rhythm and movement.
Henry C. Pearson, Irwin Hollander, Hollander Graphic Workshop, Face, 1967, lithograph in purple and green on Rives wove paper, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 2000.137.1.8

Face

Henry C. Pearson, Irwin Hollander, Hollander Graphic Workshop · 1967 · lithograph in purple and green on Rives wove paper ·  Accession ID  2000.137.1.8

The image displays a circular shape with wavy black lines on a bright yellow background, creating an abstract pattern. The lines resemble fingerprints or tree rings, suggesting a layered natural structure. The design encourages viewers to consider concepts of growth and identity through repetitive forms.
Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, 1964, lithograph (zinc) in yellow and black on Rives BFKpaper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.543.8

Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute · 1964 · lithograph (zinc) in yellow and black on Rives BFKpaper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.543.8

The image contains a large rectangular shape filled with closely spaced, undulating horizontal lines varying in thickness to create an abstract pattern. The lines can evoke the appearance of gentle waves or geographical terrain. The lines are set against a plain background, giving them an appearance that is both orderly and organic.
Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, 1964, lithograph (zinc) in light brown-gray on Rives BFKpaper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.543.9

Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute · 1964 · lithograph (zinc) in light brown-gray on Rives BFKpaper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.543.9

The image shows a large circle made up of horizontal, parallel lines creating an abstract design. The lines resemble ripples or waves, giving the impression of gently undulating water within a circular frame. The design could evoke the image of a setting or rising sun over the horizon, with the lines representing the textural variation of a calm sea. Vibrant colors add a dynamic element to the abstract shape.
Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute, Part III, 1964, lithograph (zinc) in red on Rives BFK paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.561

Part III

Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute · 1964 · lithograph (zinc) in red on Rives BFK paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.561

The image shows a series of parallel undulating lines across the canvas, forming an intricate pattern reminiscent of a topographical map or sand dune ripples.
Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute, "For when it dawned - they dropped their arms, and clustered round the mast", 1964, lithograph (zinc) in pink and gray on Rives BFK paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.543.10

"For when it dawned - they dropped their arms, and clustered round the mast"

Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute · 1964 · lithograph (zinc) in pink and gray on Rives BFK paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.543.10

The image shows a circular composition with intricate concentric lines forming an abstract pattern. In the top half, there are densely packed swirling black lines resembling tree rings or a spiral. The bottom half transitions into red undulating forms with loosely spaced lines, resembling folded fabric or clustered coral. The image evokes a juxtaposition between the two halves, creating an abstract representation of natural elements.
Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute, "Full many shapes, that shadows were, in crimson colours came", 1964, lithograph (zinc) in blue, red and black on Rives BFK paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.543.12

"Full many shapes, that shadows were, in crimson colours came"

Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute · 1964 · lithograph (zinc) in blue, red and black on Rives BFK paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.543.12

The image shows a large green circle filled with intricate, overlapping, wavy lines that create an abstract pattern. These lines inside the circle appear to form a rolling landscape. The use of thin, closely-knit lines gives the impression of texture and depth within the circle against a plain, light background.
Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, 1964, lithograph (zinc) in green on Rives BFK paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.543.13

Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute · 1964 · lithograph (zinc) in green on Rives BFK paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.543.13

The image shows a series of closely packed, undulating lines radiating outward from a central point. This abstract composition uses red and blue lines to create a sense of motion across the surface. The lines form concentric circles that spread horizontally.
Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute, "All in a hot and copper sky", 1964, lithograph (zinc) in brown-orange and light blue on Rives BFK paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.543.4

"All in a hot and copper sky"

Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute · 1964 · lithograph (zinc) in brown-orange and light blue on Rives BFK paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.543.4

The image shows a large circle made up of horizontal red lines that vary in density and thickness. The pattern resembles wood grain or rippling water. The lines create a textured effect, implying depth and movement, with an overall simplicity similar to a setting or rising sun.
Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute, "Almost upon the western wave Rested the broad bright Sun", 1964, lithograph (zinc) in red-orange on Rives BFK paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.543.5

"Almost upon the western wave Rested the broad bright Sun"

Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute · 1964 · lithograph (zinc) in red-orange on Rives BFK paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.543.5

The image shows a series of wavy, parallel lines within a rectangular border, forming a pattern on a blank canvas. The lines create a sense of movement across a horizontal plane, with an appearance similar to sand dunes or a topographic map. The evenly spaced lines fan out smoothly, resembling ripples on water or fingerprint lines.
Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute, "I viewed the ocean green, And looked far forth, yet little saw", 1964, lithograph (zinc) in blue-green on Rives BFK paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1984.34.543.11

"I viewed the ocean green, And looked far forth, yet little saw"

Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute · 1964 · lithograph (zinc) in blue-green on Rives BFK paper ·  Accession ID  1984.34.543.11