Untitled

1967

William Gropper

Associated Names
William Gropper

Artist, American, 1897 - 1977

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a stylized illustration of a person leaning against a large string instrument resembling a double bass. The person is positioned in a relaxed posture, with their legs crossed and arms resting on the instrument. The facial features are angular and abstract, with a prominent nose and beard, along with hair partially covered by a black beret. The clothing includes a long coat, pants with a geometric pattern, and a lighter-toned scarf or apron-like garment. The person is holding the neck of the instrument with vivid green hands. The background is plain white.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone and zinc) in green-brown, light violet and two greens on Copperplate Deluxe paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 49 x 27.7 cm (19 5/16 x 10 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 56.2 x 38.4 cm (22 1/8 x 15 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.603

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. 1923.

Inscriptions

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

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Kelley (T.24)

Wikidata ID

Q74042774

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