Sorceress

1965

Clinton Adams

Associated Names
Clinton Adams

Artist, American, 1918 - 2002

Jurgen Fischer

Printer, American, active late 20th century

Garo Antreasian

Printer, American, 1922 - 2018

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays intersecting and contrasting shapes, primarily curved and linear forms, in a monochromatic scheme. The abstract composition features a symmetrical design resembling an ornate keyhole or a stylized figure, with a central circle as a focal point. The use of shades creates a play of light and shadow, enhancing depth and intricacy, adding balance and focus to the piece.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on Arches wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 14.6 x 7.3 cm (5 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 27.9 x 20.3 cm (11 x 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.49

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Conway 2012, no. 82

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. 1310.

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. 82.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Clinton Adams

Markings

embossed lower left: [Tamarind]; emobssed lower right: [UNM]

Wikidata ID

Q74039515

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