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Half-Moon

1964

Rufino Tamayo

Associated Names

Rufino Tamayo

Artist, Mexican, 1899 - 1991

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a large, circular object resembling an abstract eye against an unevenly textured background. The color palette consists of shades of black, gray, and white, creating a monochromatic theme. Positioned centrally in the frame, the circular object is surrounded by darker streaks and patterns, with textured brush strokes and splatters covering the surrounding area.

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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: 30.5 x 38.2 cm (12 x 15 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1984.34.992

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. 1203.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: Tamayo / O-64; lower right in graphite: Tamarind imp / R Tamayo; lower right verso in graphite: 1203

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Tyler (T.54)

Wikidata ID

Q74064473

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