Untitled

1970

William Pettet

Associated Names
William Pettet

Artist, American, born 1942

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays swirling shapes and bold sweeping lines in an abstract pattern with vibrant colors. Large, concentric arcs of orange, dark green, and purple dominate the scene. The shapes resemble cloud formations or swirling planetary surfaces intersecting with each other. The patterns and textures create a vivid visual reminiscent of cosmic phenomena in abstract art.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (aluminum) in two violets, orange, green and orange-red on German Etching paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 32.9 x 73.6 cm (12 15/16 x 29 in.)
    sheet: 35.6 x 76.6 cm (14 x 30 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.569

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. 2845.

Inscriptions

across bottom verso in graphite: TAM.imp. / 2845 / William Pettet

Markings

IS: Tamarind T(.1); BS: Trowbridge (T.61)

Wikidata ID

Q74062883

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