Hugh Townley

American, 1923 - 2008

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  • The image features five rectangular shapes containing unique abstract forms with bold, dark lines. In the first shape in the top left corner, there is a design resembling a tree. To the right, another shape contains curvilinear lines forming a design that could be perceived as a pair of lips or waves at the top, with three longer lines descending. Moving to the bottom row, the first design displays an irregular form with curving lines and shapes that could suggest a serpentine creature next to circular and crescent shapes. In the middle of this row, a vertical rectangle encloses a rounded shape with smaller circular motifs that could resemble eyes or flowers, framed in an oval form. The last shape on the bottom right shows lines and curves creating a figure with an oval head and pointing arrow-like appendages. Each abstract form allows for imaginative connections to various objects.

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    Hugh Townley, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Lithograph (zinc) in black on buff arches paper  Accession ID  1984.34.1059

    Not on view
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    Hugh Townley, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Lithograph (stone and aluminum) in pink and red oncopperplate deluxe paper  Accession ID  1984.34.1053

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  • The image shows various abstract shapes and lines, including a circular form and elongated vertical elements. The composition includes a figure resembling an uppercase letter "I" and a form similar to a trident or a fork on the right side. The dark monochromatic palette highlights the contrast and layered textures within the forms.

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    Hugh Townley, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Lithograph (aluminum and stone) in two blacks on rives bfk paper  Accession ID  1984.34.1042

    Not on view
  • The image features dark, abstract shapes and swirling lines of curved and angular forms. There is a spiral resembling a coil or curled vine, alongside geometric structures resembling a stylized arrowhead. The arrangement of these shapes may suggest elements found in a sculpture or a shadowy landscape.

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    Hugh Townley, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Lithograph (stone) in two blacks on rives bfk paper  Accession ID  1984.34.1035

    Not on view
  • The image displays a grid of small rectangles with abstract shapes and lines. The forms in each rectangle resemble animals, arrows, and symbols. The arrangement suggests a collection of abstract hieroglyphs or simplified interpretations of everyday objects.

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    Hugh Townley, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Lithograph (zinc) in beige on buff arches paper  Accession ID  1984.34.1058

    Not on view
  • The image shows a collection of shapes and lines on a soft, neutral background. The abstract design features a large circular form divided into sections, with patterns and lines creating recognizable outlines. The composition has a textured surface, adding depth to the muted and mysterious forms.

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    Hugh Townley, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Lithograph (aluminum) in pearly white on natural nacre paper  Accession ID  1984.34.1044

    Not on view
  • The image displays swirling and curved lines on a dark background. The shapes resemble the outline of ram's horns or waves curling inward. The outline of a form below the arches may suggest the torso of an animal or mythical creature, contributing to the abstract composition. The dark and muted tones create figures that emerge subtly from the shadows.

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    Hugh Townley, Tamarind Institute

    1969

    Lithograph (stone) in two blacks on rives bfk paper  Accession ID  1984.34.1036

    Not on view