Petroglyph Design

1935/1942

Lala Eve Rivol

Associated Names
Lala Eve Rivol

Artist, American, 1913 - 1996

The image features bold, abstract shapes and lines against a textured brown background. At the bottom, two large circular forms dominate the canvas with concentric circles and protruding triangular shapes around the edges. Above, more abstract shapes suggest humanoid figures, one with raised hands and star-like features around its ends. To the right, another humanoid figure appears with a blocky form, arms bent upwards, and a jagged head, while smaller abstract motifs scattered around bring to mind offspring or smaller creatures interacting with their surroundings, including a star-like object. The composition draws on familiar objects yet maintains an air of mystery through its abstract nature.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 28.2 x 37 cm (11 1/8 x 14 9/16 in.)
    overall: 35.6 x 47.1 cm (14 x 18 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7606


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1992

  • Freeman, Paul, The Rock Art Lithographs of Lala Eve Rivol, Novato, CA, 1992: p. 43.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Lala Eve Rivol / Samler / California

Wikidata ID

Q64592629

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