See America First 5

1968

H.C. Westermann

Associated Names
H.C. Westermann

Artist, American, 1922 - 1981

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

This is a drawing of an architectural structure with a globe on top and the slogan "See America First". The image is a blue monochrome line drawing showing a columnar structure with a stylized globe on top, set against an abstract landscape. The structure resembles a mountain peak with anthropomorphic features. The globe is divided into a grid with simplified lines hinting at continents, and there is a flowing line nearby suggesting a river or roadway. The slogan "SEE AMERICA FIRST" is displayed on the left side, and a number "5" in a circle is in the lower right corner.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (aluminum) in blue on Copperplate Deluxe paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 55.3 x 76 cm (21 3/4 x 29 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.1136.6

  • Series Title

    See America First [1984.34.1136-1153]

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of a document titled "SEE AMERICA FIRST". It includes handwritten text and illustrations such as a title, dedication, a shooting comet, and a drawing of a skull with crossed bones and waves emerging from it. The title "SEE AMERICA FIRST" is displayed prominently at the top in large capital letters with stars on each side. Below the title, there are details about its creation at the Tamarind Lithography Workshop in Hollywood, California in 1968, along with a dedication to several individuals. The drawing features stars, a shooting comet, a skull, waves, and an anchor, along with what appears to be a signature and date. The overall presentation combines text and visuals, suggesting a commemorative or promotional purpose.

See America First (Title Page and Colophon)

H.C. Westermann, Tamarind Institute

1968

The image shows an abstract composition with elongated, curved lines resembling woodgrain on a panel. A shape similar to a human arm is held by a hand, detailed with dark lines and hatching. The piece invokes the form of a flexed arm, with surrounding radiating lines suggesting movement. The words "AF...ANDREU..." are inscribed on the arm, blending into the wood's texture.

See America First

H.C. Westermann, Tamarind Institute

1968

The image consists of bold shapes and lines with jagged, flame-like forms in red and yellow at the bottom. An ear-shaped figure with a smiling face is central, surrounded by abstract, expressive strokes. Above are large letters saying "SEE AMERICA FIRST" between two lightning bolts.

See America First 1

H.C. Westermann, Tamarind Institute

1968

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. 2429.

Inscriptions

center left in plate: SEE AMERICA FIRST; lower right in plate: 5; across bottom in graphite: Tam Imp. / H.C. Westermann '68; lower center verso in graphite: 2424 / copperplate Deluxe; vertical along right edge verso: CPD

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Rogers (T.56)

Wikidata ID

Q74065145

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