"All in a hot and copper sky"

1964

Henry C. Pearson

Associated Names
Henry C. Pearson

Artist, American, 1914 - 2006

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a series of closely packed, undulating lines radiating outward from a central point. This abstract composition uses red and blue lines to create a sense of motion across the surface. The lines form concentric circles that spread horizontally.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (zinc) in brown-orange and light blue on Rives BFK paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 30.3 x 28.1 cm (11 15/16 x 11 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 30.3 x 56.8 cm (11 15/16 x 22 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.543.4

  • Series Title

    Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner": p.20,21

Associated Artworks

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The image contains a concentric circular pattern of wavy teal-colored lines. The lines come together towards a central point with jagged extensions. The outer lines create ripples that extend outward from the circle.

Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute

1964

The image shows a large rectangular shape with subtle lines and varying textures on a beige background. The text "Tamarind Impression" is visible at the bottom right.

Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner"

Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute

1964

The image shows a large purple circle made of tightly packed, wavy parallel lines. The lines create movement within the circle's boundary, resembling a topographical map or wood grain texture.

Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute

1964

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. 1075.

Inscriptions

lower center verso in graphite: "All in a hot and copper sky-" /HP / Tamarind Impression; on verso: (text of p.19)

Markings

IS: Tamarind (T.1); BS: O'Connor (T.35)

Wikidata ID

Q74062773

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