Cockatoo Dracula

1968

Billy Al Bengston

Associated Names
Billy Al Bengston

Artist, American, 1934 - 2022

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a composition of rectangles and amorphous shapes layered on top of each other. In the center is a deep purple square surrounded by borders of grayish-brown and sandy brown. Within the square is an abstract pattern resembling organic forms or a view of rough terrain. The surrounding area includes wavy lines resembling sine waves, contributing to the overall dynamic and textured look of the artwork.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (aluminum and zinc) in silver-violet, yellow, two grays and aluminum on uncalendered Rives paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.4 x 27.4 cm (11 9/16 x 10 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.246

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. 2275.

Inscriptions

on recto: (initialed)

Markings

IS: BAB's Tamarind Impression; BS: Milant (T.59)

Wikidata ID

Q74040588

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