"Full many shapes, that shadows were, in crimson colours came"

1964

Henry C. Pearson

Associated Names
Henry C. Pearson

Artist, American, 1914 - 2006

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a circular composition with intricate concentric lines forming an abstract pattern. In the top half, there are densely packed swirling black lines resembling tree rings or a spiral. The bottom half transitions into red undulating forms with loosely spaced lines, resembling folded fabric or clustered coral. The image evokes a juxtaposition between the two halves, creating an abstract representation of natural elements.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (zinc) in blue, red and black on Rives BFK paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.5 x 27.9 cm (12 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.543.12

  • Series Title

    Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner": p.63

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

across bottom verso in graphite: 64 / Tamarind Impression / "-Full many shapes, that shadows were, / In crimson colours came." / Pearson

Markings

IS: Tamarind (T.1); BS: Gardner (T.19)

Wikidata ID

Q74062808

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