Untitled

1967

Hedda Sterne

Associated Names
Hedda Sterne

Artist, American, born Romania, 1910 - 2011

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image showcases intricate swirling lines that form a complex, cloud-like shape in the center of the canvas. The abstract composition allows the viewer to discover familiar shapes, such as the suggestion of a large, round fruit like an apple with a dense core and curving outline. The intertwined and overlapping lines provide depth and texture, creating a sense of motion as they converge and diverge across the surface, similar to natural patterns found in wood grain or marble.
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This is a drawing of a complex, abstract floral shape. The artwork features a highly detailed and intricate design that resembles a blooming flower from a top-down view. The flower is composed of numerous swirling and overlapping lines, predominantly in shades of dark green and yellow. These lines create an expressive, multi-layered effect, giving the impression of depth and movement. The lines are thin and delicate, emphasizing the intricate nature of the drawing. The entire composition is centered, and the background is a plain white.

Untitled

Hedda Sterne, Tamarind Institute

1967

This is a photograph of a textured paper with text. The image features a piece of paper with a subtle, woven texture, and text printed in a serif font. The content of the text reads "METAPHORES AND METAMORPHOSES BY HEDDA STERNE." The paper has a uniform off-white color. The text is centered on the paper and stands out due to its dark color against the lighter background.

Metaphores and Metamorphoses

Hedda Sterne, Tamarind Institute

1967

The image displays a complex web of swirling lines and curving shapes that overlap and intertwine across the canvas. The abstract design gives the impression of a dynamic, cloud-like form, undulating with movement. These intricate loops and curls resemble tangled strands of hair or perhaps turbulent eddies within a flowing river. The black lines contrast starkly against the lighter background, heightening the perception of depth and motion within the abstract composition.

Untitled

Hedda Sterne, Tamarind Institute

1967

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. 2050.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Tamarind Imp. Hedda Sterne; lower left verso in graphite: 2050 / German Etching paper

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Kelley (T.24)

Wikidata ID

Q74063852

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