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Oda a Lorca

published 1962

Antonio Frasconi

Associated Names

Antonio Frasconi

Artist, American, born Uruguay, 1919 - 2013

This is a photograph of a dark brown textured surface with the words "ODA A LORCA" printed in bold, black, capital letters towards the lower right area.

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Artwork overview

Medium

portfolio of sixteen lithographs including title page and colophon
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1964.8.2169.1-16

This is a photograph of a text-dense page titled "ODA A LORCA" by Antonio Frasconi. The image contains a hand-written text describing the creation process of a suite of 16 lithographs. The text details that these lithographs, including a title page, two poems, and a colophon, were drawn on stone and zinc at the Tamarind Lithography Workshop in Los Angeles during March 1961. They were hand-printed by Bohuslav Horak, and all stones and zincs were effaced afterward. The text further explains that twenty numbered impressions were printed on Rives BFK paper, with additional artist’s proofs on handmade Japanese nacré paper and other Tamarind impressions. There are also artists’ and trial proofs, with records maintained at Tamarind. The writing uses a combination of stylized cursive and block lettering, and there are small symbols at the bottom part of the image. — Oda a Lorca (Colophon)

Antonio Frasconi

1962

The image features bold black brushstrokes layered over intricate lines and shapes, creating a chaotic and abstract composition. The text "ODA A LORCA" is displayed at the top against a solid black background. The sweeping brushstrokes resemble thick strokes of a paintbrush, conveying a sense of dynamic movement. The underlying details suggest depth and texture. — Oda a Lorca (Title Page)

Antonio Frasconi

1962

This is a painting of text from a poem. The image features the poem "El Poeta y la Muerte" by Antonio Machado, presented in Spanish in an artistic typeface. The text is arranged across the page in a decorative and stylized manner. — El poeta y la Muerta

Antonio Frasconi

1962

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