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Niobe

1965

Leon Golub

Associated Names

Leon Golub

Artist, American, 1922 - 2004

The image features bold brushstrokes creating an abstract composition. The shapes resemble two human figures in dynamic poses. One figure is kneeling and reaching forward, while the other is standing with arms extended above. Dark green and black hues are prominent, with hints of orange and beige. The artwork depicts figures in motion with raw and energetic style.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph (stone) in orange-brown, black and darkgreen on Rives BFK paper
Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith
Dimensions

sheet: 100.6 x 76 cm (39 5/8 x 29 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1983.18.549

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. 1409.

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: Niobe / Tam.Imp. / Golub

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Bleha (T.7)

Wikidata ID

Q74042409

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