Untitled

1967

William Gropper

Associated Names
William Gropper

Artist, American, 1897 - 1977

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

This abstract image features a collection of dynamic lines and shapes forming a central figure with bent legs and arms stretching upward, holding a large piece of meat. The vivid turquoise and black colors create a striking contrast that draws the eye to the central composition, where hands cover the face of the figure. Surrounding the central form are sketch-like outlines resembling people in various postures, akin to a group of individuals gathered together.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone) in gray, blue and red-brown on white Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 42.5 x 32 cm (16 3/4 x 12 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 46 x 35.5 cm (18 1/8 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.578

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. 1902.

Inscriptions

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

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q74042619

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