H.C. Westermann

Westermann, Horace Clifford

American, 1922 - 1981

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  • The image depicts an abstract composition with orange curves resembling a human posterior, a yellow tree trunk design, and green palm tree foliage. The background features gray uppercase text saying "SEE AMERICA FIRST" and a circled number "8" in the lower right corner.

    See America First 8

    H.C. Westermann, Tamarind Institute

    1968

    Lithograph (zinc and aluminum) in yellow, two oranges, green and black on copperplate deluxe paper  Accession ID  1984.34.1136.9

    Not on view
  • This is a drawing of a large ship with beams of light surrounding it on water, accompanied by the words "SEE AMERICA FIRST". The image features a central ship emitting smoke from a funnel, with yellow beams of light emanating from its front. The ship sits on water, reflecting its form. Above, the text "SEE AMERICA FIRST" spans across the top. On the left side, there are abstract shapes, like an anchor and a leaf, mingled with textured patterns resembling waves or skies. In the lower left corner, there is a cluster of detailed fish. The artwork uses a limited color palette of blacks and yellows.

    See America First 4

    H.C. Westermann, Tamarind Institute

    1968

    Lithograph (aluminum) in yellow and black on copperplate deluxe paper  Accession ID  1984.34.1136.5

    Not on view
  • The image depicts bold and jagged lines forming the silhouette of a large ship against a background of swirling patterns. The colors include reds, yellows, and blacks. The word "DEATH SHIP OF NO PORT" is displayed prominently at the bottom.

    Death Ship of No Port

    H.C. Westermann, Kansas City Art Institute

    1967

    Color lithograph on wove paper  Accession ID  2015.115.47

    Not on view
  • The sculpture has a large upright circular form with a textured surface, placed on a cylindrical green stand. The colors used are mainly green and brown with the circular part having a brown, fibrous texture while the stand and base are bright green. The base is square and mounted on wheels. The materials used seem synthetic, possibly including textured fabric or fibrous materials. The sculpture appears to have a tactile and visually dense quality. The overall structure appears utilitarian with a heavy base and central support.

    The Plush

    H.C. Westermann

    1963-1964

    Cotton pile shag carpet with latex backing, cast iron, paint, wood, and metal casters  Accession ID  2014.136.287

    Not on view