Salt and Lake

1965

Matsumi Kanemitsu

Associated Names
Matsumi Kanemitsu

Artist, American, 1922 - 1992

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows curved lines and bold black and white shapes creating an abstract composition. There are dominant black forms that appear like bulbous and ovoid shapes overlapping and interlocking. These forms frame a central representation of a human face stylized with sharp lines. Surrounding patterns suggest architectural elements like lattice or arch structures. On the right edge, there is a shape resembling an hourglass or vase, blending organic and geometric elements.
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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

    sheet: 62.1 x 90.1 cm (24 7/16 x 35 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.26

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. 1573.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Tam Imp / Kanemitsu / 65.; lower center verso in graphite: 1573; stamped: COPPERPLATE DELUXE / PAPER

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Smith (T.41)

Wikidata ID

Q74046489

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