Untitled

1965

Jacob Landau

Associated Names
Jacob Landau

Artist, American, 1917 - 2001

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays a collection of elongated and curved shapes forming abstract figures standing side by side. The lines imply tall, vertical forms resembling human-like figures wrapped in cloaks. Each figure contains patterns and shadows with an aged, weathered appearance, evoking the look of statues. A hunched shape on the right side resembles a crouching figure, adding to the composition's mysterious texture. This abstract piece visually connects to the idea of figures frozen in time, perhaps reminiscent of ancient carvings or weathered materials.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone) in red-brown on white Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 35.6 x 28.7 cm (14 x 11 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.138.9

  • Series Title

    Charades: IX [1984.34.138-147]

Associated Artworks

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The image shows swirling lines and shapes arranged within an oval boundary, creating an abstract depiction that conveys motion and complexity. The central forms resemble human figures with sketchy outlines suggesting faces and intertwined limbs. In the lower section, there are smaller, defined figures resembling a group of spectators. The contrast between dark and light areas highlights the central figures, evoking a dynamic scene.

Untitled

Jacob Landau, Tamarind Institute

1965

The image displays a large square composed of fine horizontal lines creating a subtle texture across its surface.

Charades

Jacob Landau, Tamarind Institute

1965

The image contains a circular composition featuring three human figures. Two standing figures are positioned closely together, with one in front of the other. The third figure is reclined below them, shown lying on its side with one arm bent upwards, supporting the head. The background of the circle is heavily shaded with a crosshatch technique, contrasting with the lighter areas representing the figures' bodies. The artwork is presented on plain paper outside the circle.

Untitled

Jacob Landau, Tamarind Institute

1965

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. 1267.

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Tam.Imp.; lower right in graphite: Jacob Landau; lower left verso in graphite: 1267

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Tyler (T.54)

Wikidata ID

Q74047175

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