Venus in Cibola IX

1968 (published 1969)

Clinton Adams

Associated Names
Clinton Adams

Artist, American, 1918 - 2002

Manuel Fuentes

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows smooth, curving lines forming two large, petal-like shapes that converge at a central vertical seam, flanked by two rounded forms beneath, creating a sense of symmetry. The abstract composition resembles shapes of a butterfly or a stylized flower, where the top elements can be seen as wings or petals, while the bottom parts suggest leaves or additional petals. The grayscale palette enhances the design's mysterious quality.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in gray on German Etching wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 16.1 x 18.9 cm (6 5/16 x 7 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 31.7 x 25.4 cm (12 1/2 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.33.9

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Conway 2012, no. 98

  • Portfolio Title

    Venus in Cibola

Associated Artworks

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The image presents an abstract form consisting of a light gray shape with flowing lines placed on an orange rectangle. The shape bears a resemblance to an abstract mountain peak or perhaps the outstretched wings of a bird in flight. The contrast between the gray and orange enhances the abstract design.

Venus in Cibola I

Clinton Adams, Jean Milant, Tamarind Institute

1968

This is a photograph of a title page. The title page features text that reads "VENUS IN CIBOLA TEN LITHOGRAPHS BY CLINTON ADAMS LOS ANGELES 1969" set against a light, textured background. The text is printed in a subtle, faded blue-grey color that blends with the beige or off-white paper. The design is minimalist, focusing on the arrangement and typography.

Venus in Cibola

Clinton Adams, Manuel Fuentes, Donald Kelley, Jean Milant, Kenjilo Nanao, Robert Rogers, Dan Socha, John Sommers, Tamarind Institute

1969

The image depicts sweeping, curved lines and shapes forming an abstract composition within a rectangular frame. These forms create a sense of depth and movement, resembling hills or waves. The upper portion mirrors the lower section, with a central horizontal line. The artwork's abstract nature may evoke natural landscapes or cloud formations.

Venus in Cibola II

Clinton Adams, John Sommers, Tamarind Institute

1969

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, Beverly Hills, California; acquired 1983 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1989

  • Devon, Marjorie, and Peter Walch. Catalogue Raisonné: Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc., 1960-1970. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Art Museum, 1989, no. 2517.

2012

  • Conway, Robert P. A Meticulous Serenity: The Prints of Clinton Adams, 1948-1997, A Catalogue Raisonné. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 2012, no. 98.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: CA

Markings

stamped on verso: [Tamarind] [Manuel Fuentes]

Wikidata ID

Q74039470

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