Untitled

1962

John Paul Jones

Associated Names
John Paul Jones

Artist, American, 1924 - 1999

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image is a head portrait drawn in a sketchy style, with the head as the central focus. The person is depicted facing forward, with limited detail on the body's lower portion. The facial features are abstract with exaggerated dark lines highlighting the eyes and mouth, and a subtly suggested nose. The hair is long and blends into the dark background with light and shadow effects. The clothing is minimally represented, blending into the background without sharp outlines. There are no visible details of jewelry or objects held. The background consists of heavily textured brushstrokes in shades of brown and blue, creating a shadowy, indefinite space around the figure.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone and zinc) in black, blue, and brown on Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1534


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1989

  • Devon, Marjorie, and Peter Walch. Catalogue Raisonné: Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc., 1960-1970. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Art Museum, 1989, no. 694.

Wikidata ID

Q65510424

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