Untitled

1967

William Gropper

Associated Names
William Gropper

Artist, American, 1897 - 1977

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a large rectangular platform above a swirling, spiral-like column resembling a column capital. Atop the platform is a stylized, purple-toned figure playing a small, stringed instrument. The background consists of abstract shades of green and purple. The pillar-like structure is intricately detailed, with curving lines and whorls. Scattered beneath the platform are abstract objects resembling fragmented ruins or debris.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (aluminum and stone) in violet, green and black on white Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 45.7 x 35.5 cm (18 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.581

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. 1906.

Inscriptions

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

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Genis (T.20)

Wikidata ID

Q74042630

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