Untitled

1962

John Paul Jones

Associated Names
John Paul Jones

Artist, American, 1924 - 1999

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a partial view of a person's figure, mainly focusing on the upper part of the body, but in an abstract manner. The individual is in a frontal position, facing slightly to the right. The facial features are indistinct, absorbed into the textured, dark shading surrounding them, giving a vague suggestion of eyes, a nose, and lips. The hair blends into the dark textures around the person. There are no clear details on clothing, as the figure merges into the dark, shadowy background, which is composed of dense brushstrokes. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is a continuation of the dark, heavily textured area with various shades and strokes. The name "Fum Jay" and indistinct initials or marks are visible in lighter handwriting near the bottom of the image.
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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

    image: 22.5 x 13 cm (8 7/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 28.2 x 19 cm (11 1/8 x 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.789


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. 676B.

Inscriptions

across bottom: Tam Imp / JPJ

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Zirker (T.48)

Wikidata ID

Q74043972

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