The Magus

1969

Hugh Townley

Associated Names
Hugh Townley

Artist, American, 1923 - 2008

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a large triangle created by a diagonal line dividing it into two sections: a black area on the left and a red area on the right. The design uses contrasting colors to create visual tension. The clean edges and solid colors contribute to the geometric abstraction of the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio w/ 12 lithographs (aluminum and stone) including title page and colophon on Rives BFK paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.6 x 25.4 cm (12 1/16 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.1008-1019

Associated Artworks

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The image displays bold black and white shapes forming an abstract composition. The text "THE MAGUS" is at the top, emerging from a rectangular form. Below the text, there are white shapes converging into a design resembling a seated figure with elongated limbs and a head. Abstract elements spread outward, suggesting arms or wings, and another section could be seen as a scepter or staff. Various shapes around the bottom may resemble a floral pattern.

The Magus I (Title Page)

Hugh Townley, Tamarind Institute

1969

The image consists of red shapes on a darker red background. The shapes include elongated forms with rounded and pointed ends, a large circle with a smaller sphere attached, a heart shape, an asterisk-like figure, and a stylized letter 'U'. These elements create an abstract composition.

The Magus II

Hugh Townley, Tamarind Institute

1969

The image contains abstract shapes against a dark background. In the foreground, there is a large curved shape with raised arms. In the top left, there is a star-like shape. Below, there is a circular form and zigzagging lines at the bottom.

The Magus III

Hugh Townley, Tamarind Institute

1969

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

all lithographs signed and dated on verso (except 1984.34.1008 on recto)

Markings

IS: (T.1); BS: (T.1),(T.68),(T.70),(T.64),(T.67),(T.70)

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