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Head of Colossus

1964

Rufino Tamayo

Associated Names

Rufino Tamayo

Artist, Mexican, 1899 - 1991

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays bold, sweeping lines and circular shapes that dominate the composition forming an abstract arrangement. The central circular form resembles a face with two prominent circular outlines suggesting eyes. Additional vertical and diagonal lines intersect within this circular area. The background consists of broad, arched strokes that frame the central form.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph (stone) in black on white Arches paper
Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith
Dimensions

sheet: 56.5 x 46.2 cm (22 1/4 x 18 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1984.34.983

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1993

Faces and Figures: Prints from the Tamarind Lithography Workshop (National Lending Service exhibition), University Gallery, Jacksonville, Florida, 1993.

1994

Faces and Figures: Prints from the Tamarind Lithography Workshop (National Lending Service exhibition), Salisbury State University Gallery, Maryland, 1994.

1995

Faces and Figures: Prints from the Tamarind Lithography Workshop (National Lending Service exhibition), Wichita Art Museum, Kansas, 1994-1995.

Bibliography

1989

Devon, Marjorie, and Peter Walch. Catalogue Raisonné: Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc., 1960-1970. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Art Museum, 1989, no. 1190.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Tamayo / O-64; lRr/in graphite: Tamarind / Impression / R Tamayo; lower center verso in graphite: 1190

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Rosenthal (T.38)

Wikidata ID

Q74064429

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