8 from 9 (Colophon)

1963

James Kelly

Associated Names
James Kelly

Artist, American, 1913 - 2003

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows bold, sweeping lines creating an overlapping pattern. Handwritten red text is present at the top. A series of horizontal lines below suggest a landscape or horizon. A dark curved shape runs across the middle, with a bright red triangular element underneath.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (zinc and stone) in red and black on white Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 40 x 28.1 cm (15 3/4 x 11 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 48.5 x 34.4 cm (19 1/8 x 13 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.82

Associated Artworks

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The image shows abstract shapes with curved lines overlapping each other. The main colors are black, yellow, and white, forming numbers and various curved shapes. Text within the design reads "8 from 9 A suite of eight Lithographs by James Kelly."

8 from 9 (Title Page)

James Kelly, Tamarind Institute

1963

This is a drawing of text presented on a plain background. The drawing features the digits "8" and "9" in bold black font on a neutral brownish surface. Between the digits, the word "from" is written in a smaller size and angled. Below or beside this arrangement, the phrase "by James Kelly" is inscribed. The style is minimalistic, emphasizing a straightforward and uncluttered design for clear communication of the text elements.

8 from 9

James Kelly, Tamarind Institute

1963

The image displays bold abstract shapes and lines. A large black form with irregular edges is the focal point. At the top, there is a smaller red patch. Below, a curved white block is contrasted with densely scribbled black waves. Linear borders frame the composition.

Cassius

James Kelly, Tamarind Institute

1963

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. 871.

Inscriptions

across top in plate 8-line inscription; lower center in plate 4-line inscription; lower left in graphite: Tam.Imp.; lower center in graphite: Colophon; across bottom in graphite: James Kelly '63/ 871

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Koutroulis (T.27)

Wikidata ID

Q74046796

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