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1964

Rufino Tamayo

Associated Names

Rufino Tamayo

Artist, Mexican, 1899 - 1991

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows bold, dark lines intersecting to create an abstract shape resembling a face. Two circles suggest eyes, and a larger oval below them represents a mouth. The composition is abstract, with the lines and forms evoking a mask or primitive face. The background is filled with small, irregular dots, enhancing the textured appearance and adding depth around the face-like 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: 26 x 28.1 cm (10 1/4 x 11 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1984.34.988

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. 1194C.

Inscriptions

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

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q74064462

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