Untitled

1970

William Pettet

Associated Names
William Pettet

Artist, American, born 1942

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image features irregular shapes and flowing lines in bold and contrasting colors. An abstract blue circle is at the top left, surrounded by swirls of red, pink, and dark hues. Deep purple and red patches create a landscape setting, while smaller green and pink areas add variety. The composition gives the impression of a cosmic or geographical map.
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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

    image: 10.3 x 15.2 cm (4 1/16 x 6 in.)
    sheet: 12.5 x 17.6 cm (4 15/16 x 6 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.571


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. 2847.

Inscriptions

across bottom verso in graphite: Tam Imp / 2847 / Pettet

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q74062888

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