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Untitled

1970

William Pettet

Associated Names

William Pettet

Artist, American, born 1942

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image features swirling lines and patterns that weave together to create an abstract composition. There are areas of dark green and black contrasting with sections of bright orange, pink, and purple.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph (aluminum) in two violets, light red, green and pink on German Etching paper
Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith
Dimensions

sheet: 12.7 x 30.5 cm (5 x 12 in.)
Accession Number

1984.34.568

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. 2844.

Inscriptions

across bottom verso in graphite: Tam imp / 2844 / William Pettet

Markings

IS: Tamarind (T.1); BS: White (T.49)

Wikidata ID

Q74062878

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