Untitled

1967

William Gropper

Associated Names
William Gropper

Artist, American, 1897 - 1977

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a stylized figure standing in profile within a rectangular frame. The figure is slightly turned, with one arm raised in front of the body and the other hanging loosely. The face is abstract and expressive, with exaggerated features, including prominent lines suggesting age or wrinkles. The hair is in a wreath made of leaves. The clothing consists of patterns and shapes that suggest a toga-like garment with stripes and zigzag patterns. The figure is barefoot. The background is soft blue-gray, creating depth, and a circular emblem with abstract symbols is in the lower right corner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone) in two grays and red-brown on white Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 43.3 x 34 cm (17 1/16 x 13 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 46 x 35.5 cm (18 1/8 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.577

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. 1901.

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: (signed) / Tam. Imp.; stamped with artist's device

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Sanchez (T.40)

Wikidata ID

Q74042617

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