Tui Bird

c. 1970

Martin Barooshian

Associated Names
Martin Barooshian

Artist, American, 1929 - 2022

Martin Barooshian

Printer, American, 1929 - 2022

The image displays a semi-circular maroon shape with delicate curved lines forming an abstract pattern. Within the maroon shape is a circular emblem featuring a depiction of a bird. Below this emblem is an embossed area with abstract forms, resembling stones or clouds. The pale background and subtle embossing give a sense of depth, reminiscent of a window or arch framing a view.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color intaglio and blind embossing on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.1 × 22 cm (9 1/8 × 8 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 28.8 × 25.3 cm (11 5/16 × 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.97

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Not in Russo.

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"M Barooshian" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "tui bird" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. "t.p." lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65574960

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