Flowers

1965

Ruth Asawa

Associated Names
Ruth Asawa

Artist, American, 1926 - 2013

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio w/ 12 color lithographs (stone) including title page and colophon on German Etching paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 28.5 x 28.2 cm (11 1/4 x 11 1/8 in.)
    accessory size: 29.2 x 29.2 cm (11 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.165-176

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Associated Artworks

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The image shows an arrangement of large outlined flowers overlapping each other, with the word "flowers" written across them. The color palette consists of a cream background and earthy brown lines outlining the flowers and text. The outlined flowers cover most of the image, with the letters of the word "flowers" evenly spaced and integrated with the floral outlines, extending across the center horizontally.

Flowers I (Title Page)

Ruth Asawa, Tamarind Institute

1965

The image displays a series of concentric shapes with clean lines radiating outward from the center in a spiral pattern. The arrangement forms a symmetrical floral motif resembling blooming petals, with overlapping layers. The design evokes the structure of a sunflower or dahlia.

Flowers II

Ruth Asawa, Tamarind Institute

1965

The image shows a large flower drawing with elaborate shading and texture. The color scheme is black, grayscale, and white. The flower is centered on the page with its petals extending outwards.

Flowers III

Ruth Asawa, Tamarind Institute

1965

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

all signed; colophon dated in plate

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Gabrielson (T.18), de Soto (T.10)

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