Black Orpheus

1964

Walasse Ting

Associated Names
Walasse Ting

Artist, American, born China, 1929 - 2010

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays thick, dark brushstrokes and splatters intersecting with fine lines to create an abstract composition. The shapes are reminiscent of shadows or storm clouds, while the lines and splatters suggest natural elements. Handwritten text in cursive script adds a human element to the artwork.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black on Rives BFK paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 71 x 96 cm (27 15/16 x 37 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.996

  • Series Title

    Hollywood Honeymoon: VI

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. 1158.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Tamarind Impression ting 64; lower center verso in graphite: 1158; lower left in plate: (4-line inscription)

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Smith (T.41)

Wikidata ID

Q74064505

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