Tam. #1

1965

Matsumi Kanemitsu

Associated Names
Matsumi Kanemitsu

Artist, American, 1922 - 1992

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows swirling, curvilinear lines intertwined and looping in a symmetrical pattern that converges towards a central diamond-like shape. The abstract composition evokes a complex maze or the flow of water, reminiscent of waves or meandering paths. The structure may also suggest an abstract butterfly, with four large symmetrical sections resembling wings and a dark central shape echoing the body of an insect. The interplay of light and dark tones enhances the fluidity and depth of the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone) in black on Copperplate Deluxe paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 59.5 x 41.7 cm (23 7/16 x 16 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 65.2 x 47.8 cm (25 11/16 x 18 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.23

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. 1553.

Inscriptions

lower left in grpahite: Tam.Imp.; lower right in graphite: Kanemitsu 65.; lower right verso in graphite: 1553; stamped: COPPERPLATE DELUXE / PAPER

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Akagawa (T.2)

Wikidata ID

Q74046480

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