County Clare, Eire X

1967

Robert Andrew Parker

Associated Names
Robert Andrew Parker

Artist, American, 1927 - 2023

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated point. Rolling hills can be seen extending into the distance. The horizon is high in the scene, with a large cloud formation dominating the sky. Loose and expressive brushstrokes create a sense of movement in the artwork. The land close to the viewer has a mottled texture with earthy brown tones, suggesting vegetation or furrows. In the distance, blurred outlines hint at hills or a tree line on the horizon. The color palette includes subdued greens and browns for the land, contrasted by light blues and whites in the sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (zinc and stone) in transparent green, two blues, and brown on German Etching paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 23.2 x 38.5 cm (9 1/8 x 15 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 29.3 x 43.5 cm (11 9/16 x 17 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.514

  • Series Title

    County Clare, Eire [1984.34.505-516]

Associated Artworks

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The image shows an abstract landscape view with a horizon slightly above the center, defined by earthy ochre hues. The brushwork is varied with sweeping strokes and textured layers. The color palette includes blue, white, grayish teal, warm orange, yellow, and soft pink. The borders are surrounded by rough, overlapping colors framing the scene.

County Clare, Eire I

Robert Andrew Parker, Tamarind Institute

1967

This is an image of a title page. The text on a textured, beige background reads "COUNTY CLARE EIRE Robert Andrew Parker." The background has a subtle gradient or texture, and a soft shadow is present. The design is minimalistic and focuses on the text.

County Clare, Eire

Robert Andrew Parker, Tamarind Institute

1967

The image shows a series of curved and jagged lines swirling across the canvas. In the upper portion, shapes and lines suggest the texture of windswept clouds in varying shades of blue and white, punctuated by darker, irregular forms resembling wisps or turbulent weather patterns. A band of golden-yellow stretches across the center. Beneath this, softer blue and pinkish hues converge and swirl, evoking flowing water or distant hills as they blend into overlapped shapes and patterns. Below, pale blue and off-white smudges and spots resemble mist or the frothy edges of a shoreline. The arrangement presents an abstract vision of natural elements merging together.

County Clare, Eire II

Robert Andrew Parker, Tamarind Institute

1967


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. 2142.

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: Tam. Imp. / Robert Andrew Parker; lower right verso in graphite: 2142 / german etching paper

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Lozingot (T.32)

Wikidata ID

Q74062604

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