Untitled

1962

John Paul Jones

Associated Names
John Paul Jones

Artist, American, 1924 - 1999

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays an abstract representation of a person's face and upper torso positioned near the center of the canvas. The facial features are roughly sketched, with suggestions of eyes and a mouth, and the outline of the head is visible but blurred. The hairstyle is ambiguous due to the abstract nature. The drawing uses a monochromatic palette of white, black, and gray tones, possibly rendered with charcoal or pencil, giving it a textured appearance. There is no visible clothing, jewelry, or objects. The background is filled with rough, dark shading that blends seamlessly with the edges of the figure, contributing to the overall abstract and textured effect.
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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: 37 x 36 cm (14 9/16 x 14 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 57.1 x 48.2 cm (22 1/2 x 19 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.800


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. 689.

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: Tam Imp / JPJ

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Rock (T.37)

Wikidata ID

Q74044022

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