Head I

1963

Kenneth Tyler

Associated Names
Kenneth Tyler

Artist, American, born 1931

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows swirling lines and circular shapes forming an abstract outline of a human head in profile. The patterns within the head include spirals and cross-hatched textures, resembling intricate jewelry or ornate headgear. The depiction suggests a figure wearing an elaborate hat or helmet, with bold outlines and detailed textures similar to ancient cultural carvings or engravings.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (zinc and stone) in gold, ochre and brown-black on white Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 47 x 34 cm (18 1/2 x 13 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 56.7 x 37.6 cm (22 5/16 x 14 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.1069

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. 860.

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: Tamarind Imp. / Head I / KennethTyler; lower left verso in graphite: 860

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q74064780

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