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1964

Rufino Tamayo

Associated Names

Rufino Tamayo

Artist, Mexican, 1899 - 1991

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image consists of bold, black lines forming an abstract depiction of a face. The central vertical and horizontal lines create a cross shape, suggesting the nose and mouth. Other curved, almond-shaped lines hint at closed eyes. Rounded lines outline a face, resembling a mask or stylized human visage. The overall composition evokes a sense of symmetry and structure reminiscent of traditional masks or tribal art.

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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: 23.3 x 31.9 cm (9 3/16 x 12 9/16 in.)
Accession Number

1984.34.987

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. 1194B.

Inscriptions

lower left in crayon: Tamarind imp. / R Tamayo; lower left verso in graphite: 1194-B

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Zirker (T.48)

Wikidata ID

Q74064461

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