Apple Book

1963

Robert Partin

Associated Names
Robert Partin

Artist, American, born 1927

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays a series of vertical, rounded shapes layered from left to right against a textured backdrop. The shapes are created with dense, repetitive lines and dots that vary in concentration. These forms can be likened to tall columns or pillars, suggesting structure and contrast with the surrounding dark negative space. The arrangement and pattern draw connections to a stylized depiction of standing stones or architectural elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black, white and buff

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 12 x 19.3 cm (4 3/4 x 7 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 31.2 x 38.3 cm (12 5/16 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.538

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. H19.

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Tamarind Impression "Apple Door"Robert Partin 1963; center verso in graphite: H19; on verso: [ Tamarind-Herron stamp]

Wikidata ID

Q74062727

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