Petroglyph

1935/1942

Lala Eve Rivol

Associated Names
Lala Eve Rivol

Artist, American, 1913 - 1996

The image displays a composition of lines and shapes forming an abstract representation. Curved and straight lines interweave to create patterns resembling pathways or mazes, with clusters of small, intricate shapes resembling livestock, specifically goats. The lines are arranged in a way that suggests agricultural or pastoral scenes, with larger square and rectangular shapes possibly representing fields or pens, and densely grouped forms implying the movement of an animal herd. The swirling lines on the right could be interpreted as vines or tendrils, and the scattered dots could be seen as seeds or plants.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 36.7 x 28 cm (14 7/16 x 11 in.)
    overall: 46 x 37.1 cm (18 1/8 x 14 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7624


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1992

  • Freeman, Paul, The Rock Art Lithographs of Lala Eve Rivol, Novato, CA, 1992: p. 85.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: LALA EVE RIVOL

Markings

BS: FEDERAL ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q64592647

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