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Flowers X

1965

Ruth Asawa

Associated Names

Ruth Asawa

Artist, American, 1926 - 2013

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a circular formation composed of curved, petal-like shapes and flowing lines in a deep, rich color against a muted green background. The overall appearance resembles a cluster of overlapping flower petals or slices of fruit, intricately arranged in a symmetrical pattern.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph (stone) in brown-red, green and gray onGerman Etching paper
Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith
Dimensions

sheet: 28.3 x 28.3 cm (11 1/8 x 11 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1983.18.174

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

Flowers

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

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1989

Devon, Marjorie, and Peter Walch. Catalogue Raisonné: Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc., 1960-1970. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Art Museum, 1989, no. 1561.

Inscriptions

lower left: Tam. Imp. Asawa

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q74040234

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