Two

1966

George Earl Ortman

Associated Names
George Ortman

Artist, American, 1926 - 2015

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image contains overlapping triangles and diamonds with circular patterns within some shapes. The abstract artwork uses a yellow and gold palette to create a symmetrical design, resembling architectural elements. The circular elements in the diamond shapes resemble celestial bodies or mandalas, relating to symbols in mystical or spiritual contexts.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (zinc and stone) in four yellows on German Etching paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 66.1 x 46 cm (26 x 18 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.481.14

Associated Artworks

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The image contains a series of geometric shapes and lines arranged in a symmetrical and repeating pattern. It showcases triangles, circles, and diamond shapes in a vertically mirrored design. Rectangular frames composed of textured lines are present, resembling a plus symbol. Concentric circles and triangular forms paired with diamond shapes are arranged in a structured format.

Oaxaca

George Ortman, Tamarind Institute

1966

This is an image of a title page of a lithograph collection. The image shows the word "OAXACA" in bold black capital letters near the top center. Below it are the words "LITHOGRAPHS BY GEORGE ORTMAN" in a smaller font size. The background is textured and appears to be white or light gray.

Oaxaca

George Ortman, Tamarind Institute

1966

The image features bold geometric shapes and lines, creating an abstract symmetry. At the center, a column of diamond shapes in dark brown extends vertically, flanked by circular elements with concentric circles. Above and below, large triangular forms suggest pointed arrows, while textured squares enclosing smaller squares with a cross inside are present. The overall design is framed by horizontal stripes at the top and bottom.

Oaxaca

George Ortman, Tamarind Institute

1966

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. 1692II.

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: Tamarind Impression / Two / George Ortman; lower left verso in graphite: 1692 / STATE II; lower right verso in graphite: GEP

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q74062481

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