Birds from Of Nature, Of Man

1963/1964

Peter Takal

Associated Names
Peter Takal

Artist, American, 1905 - 1995

Robert Gardner

Printer, American

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays four abstractly sketched birds in different poses on a background filled with faintly visible text and advertisements. The color scheme is minimal, primarily black on an off-white or cream background with some grayish tones. The birds face varying directions – one with upward curving wings on the left, one with a downward arcing body next, followed by a similar pose with the third bird showing more tail feathers, and the rightmost bird with spread wings and more body detail.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black and grey from a portfolio of 20 lithographs on BFK Rives paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.6 × 56.2 cm (17 15/16 × 22 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1587.12

Associated Artworks

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The image shows an abstract composition with soft, undulating lines and shapes that converge towards the right side of the canvas. The sinuous form suggests the outline of a draped fabric or a flowing curtain. The delicate texture of the lines adds depth, reminiscent of tree bark or a woven textile, creating a pattern that covers the entire surface. The abstract forms draw the viewer's eye in curvilinear paths across the artwork. In the lower right, an elegant script is incorporated into the composition.

Title Page from Of Nature, Of Man

Peter Takal, Aris Koutroulis, Tamarind Institute

1963

The image shows a large rectangle filled with a textured surface in a dark, uniform color. The texture consists of small evenly distributed lines creating an abstract pattern.

Of Nature, Of Man

Peter Takal

1963

The image contains three floral illustrations with delicate, fine lines. The largest flower head is in the top right corner, with a slightly smaller one on the left. The color scheme is black ink on a light beige background. The tallest flower is on the right side, with a curved stem bending to the left. There is a smaller flower head on the middle left of the image, and some leaves sketched on the right side.

Queen Anne's Lace from Of Nature, Of Man

Peter Takal, Aris Koutroulis, Tamarind Institute

1963

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. 948.

Inscriptions

"Takal" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "948" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

[bell] (Tamarind chopmark) lower left margin, blind stamp. (Robert Gardner chopmark) lower left margin, blind stamp. "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

Watermarks

"BFK RIVES"

Wikidata ID

Q65511535

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