Wounded Sphinx II

1965

Leon Golub

Associated Names
Leon Golub

Artist, American, 1922 - 2004

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows broad, sweeping strokes of black and dark red across a light background, forming an abstract depiction of a figure. The lines converge and diverge to create the appearance of motion or falling. The red splashes resemble trailing fabric or energy, while blurred lines around the arm and body suggest speed or force. The use of abstract expression results in a dynamic figure, similar to a person experiencing a dramatic event or impact.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone) in dark blue and red on Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 75.5 x 57 cm (29 3/4 x 22 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.557

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. 1461.

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: Tam. Imp. / Golub

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Smith (T.41)

Wikidata ID

Q74042434

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