Untitled

1966

Frank Lobdell

Associated Names
Frank Lobdell

Artist, American, 1921 - 2013

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows swirling, intersecting lines and shapes forming a complex composition within a circular boundary. The design suggests celestial objects or a constellation of stars. The lines create structures resembling familiar objects like musical instruments or mechanical parts. There is a large oval shape in the lower portion intersected by bold, curved lines, and smaller ornate symbols in the upper part hinting at distant planets or astrological symbols. The overall effect is dynamic motion captured in a frozen moment, with each element contributing to the intricate design.
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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: 51 x 68.9 cm (20 1/16 x 27 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.184


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. 1711II.

Inscriptions

lower center in white crayon: Tam Imp / L-66; lower center verso in graphite: Lobdell; lower right verso in graphite: Copperplate Deluxe / 1711 St.II; vertical along left edge verso in graphite: CDP

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q74047427

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