Untitled

1967

Maryan

Associated Names
Maryan

Artist, American, 1927 - 1977

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image features bold, sweeping black lines and rounded shapes against a vivid red background. The central form is reminiscent of a crouching animal, possibly a dog, with exaggerated features such as floppy ears and a large tongue. Around this main figure, smaller elliptical shapes float freely, resembling scattered stones or kibble. The abstract artwork uses vibrant colors and dynamic forms.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (aluminum and stone) in yellow, pink, green, red and black on German Etching paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 45.5 x 68.7 cm (17 15/16 x 27 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 53.6 x 74 cm (21 1/8 x 29 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.230

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. 2017.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: tam. Imp.; Maryan 1967; lower right verso in graphite: 2017 / german etching paper

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Genis (T.20)

Wikidata ID

Q74047718

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