Untitled

1966

Frank Lobdell

Associated Names
Frank Lobdell

Artist, American, 1921 - 2013

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays bold black lines and shapes arranged in an abstract composition. There are overlapping forms in the center resembling a flying bird with outstretched wings, surrounded by swirling lines. In the top right, there is a cluster of jagged lines forming a shape that could be perceived as a star or explosion. Below it, another formation extends like draped fabric or a robe with dotted patterns. At the bottom, a spiral shape curls upwards, resembling a shell or coiled ribbon. The composition evokes dynamic movement and the interplay of various elements that may resemble familiar objects in a surreal manner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone) in black on Crisbrook Waterleafpaper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 68.2 x 50.9 cm (26 7/8 x 20 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.177


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. 1708A.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Tam Imp; lower right verso in graphite: L-; lower left verso in graphite: 1708A; lower center verso in graphite: Lobdell

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Dowell (T.11)

Wikidata ID

Q74047375

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