Petroglyph

1935/1942

Lala Eve Rivol

Associated Names
Lala Eve Rivol

Artist, American, 1913 - 1996

The image contains a grid of six rectangles, each with abstract compositions of shapes and lines. The upper left rectangle features a ram-like shape with horns, zigzag and geometric motifs. The upper right rectangle shows another ram-like figure, a smaller figure resembling a person or dancer, and striped forms. The center left rectangle displays a ram-like figure with circular and linear patterns. The center right section includes a long, vertical figure with a humanoid posture. The lower left section shows abstract lines and shapes implying movement. The lower right rectangle portrays two simple ram-like figures, one lying down. The composition invites viewers to interpret the shapes and lines.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 37.2 x 28 cm (14 5/8 x 11 in.)
    overall: 46.9 x 38.2 cm (18 7/16 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7626


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1992

  • Freeman, Paul, The Rock Art Lithographs of Lala Eve Rivol, Novato, CA, 1992: p. 71.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: LALA EVE RIVOL

Wikidata ID

Q64592650

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