Small Numbers Zero Through Nine, Black

1977

Ulfert Wilke

Associated Names
Ulfert Wilke

Artist, American, 1907 - 1987

William Masi

Printer, American, actve late 20th century

Toby Michel

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Alvin Doyle Moore

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays intersecting circles and lines, along with scattered numbers and symbols. It features an abstract composition with circular shapes that resemble rudimentary sketches of clock faces. Smaller circles and marks suggest movement or direction like arrows. The overall presentation may evoke the appearance of a doodle or an engineer's preliminary notes, capturing a sense of chaotic precision.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on Rives BFK wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.4 × 25.4 cm (10 × 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2016.148.53.1

  • Portfolio Title

    Zero Through Nine

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of a title page for a suite of lithographs. The image features a minimalist design on a plain background with centered text including the title "ZERO THROUGH NINE a suite of lithographs," the artist "Ulfert Wilke," the printing location "Tamarind Institute Albuquerque, New Mexico," and the year "1977" displayed at the bottom.

Zero Through Nine

Ulfert Wilke, William Masi, Toby Michel, Alvin Doyle Moore, Tamarind Institute

1977

The image displays circular shapes and lines drawn with a rough, sketch-like quality. The circles intersect with arching lines and are accompanied by small numbers or letters scattered around them. Dots and dashes alongside the circles resemble a stylized representation of planets, stars, or possibly a celestial map. The piece is abstract, inviting the viewer to see connections between these elements and more familiar objects or diagrams.

Small Numbers Zero Through Nine, Brown

Ulfert Wilke, William Masi, Toby Michel, Alvin Doyle Moore, Tamarind Institute

1977

The image shows a collection of circles intersected by straight and curved lines. Some circles have numbers inside or next to them. Random lines and specks cover the background.

Small Numbers Zero Through Nine, Light Brown

Ulfert Wilke, William Masi, Toby Michel, Alvin Doyle Moore, Tamarind Institute

1977

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Tamarind Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico; to Robert Stana and Thomas Judy, Washington, D.C., 2003; acquired 2016 by the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left verso in graphite: 40/50 Ulfert Wilke; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: Rives BFK

Markings

embossed: [Tamarind]; stamped lower right verso in gray ink: [opening lotus flower]

Wikidata ID

Q77259271

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