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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Niobid II

1965

Leon Golub

Associated Names

Leon Golub

Artist, American, 1922 - 2004

The image displays bold, sweeping strokes and elongated lines that crisscross the canvas, creating an abstract composition. The dynamic lines and brushstrokes suggest movement and energy. The use of thick, black strokes on a pale background emphasizes direction, giving the artwork an organic and untamed quality.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph (stone) in black on white Arches paper
Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith
Dimensions

sheet: 76.4 x 57 cm (30 1/16 x 22 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1983.18.558

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. 1462.

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: Tam. Imp. / Golub

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q74042459

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