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Smokey the Bear

1975

Nicholas Krushenick

Associated Names

Nicholas Krushenick

Artist, American, 1929 - 1999

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a series of parallel diagonal lines creating a repeated pattern leading toward a triangular apex. In the forefront, there is a vibrant pattern of jagged orange and yellow shapes enclosed by bold black outlines. Above this, a blue triangular shape emerges, framed by the angular pattern. The overall composition integrates an abstract design suggesting a dynamic landscape or a stylized mountain range.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color lithograph on wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of June Wayne, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
Dimensions

sheet: 76.2 x 55.6 cm (30 x 21 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1991.205.78.6
Series Title

Tamarind Suite Fifteen

The image features curvilinear shapes and wavy lines against a deep blue background. Two tall, dark, wavy forms rise from the bottom, with two pale, rounded shapes below. Between the tall forms, a curly, flowing design emerges. The color palette includes deep blue and muted earth tones. — Birth of Venus II

Clinton Adams, Tamarind Institute

1976

The image shows a red shape on a gray background. The shape consists of a combination of curves and straight lines, resembling a silhouette of a table lamp. — Tamarind Suite Fifteen

Various Artists, Ben Q. Adams, Frances Thiel, John Sommers, Stephen Britko, Glenn Brill, Ed Hamilton, Harry Westlund, Lynn Baker, Tamarind Institute

1977

The image displays a series of diagonal lines creating an overlapping pattern across the canvas. The composition resembles a woven textile, with repetitive lines and shapes mimicking fabric weaving. The edges of the pattern are jagged, suggesting texture and imperfection, while the convergence of multicolored lines may evoke various threads in a patchwork quilt. — Untitled

Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute

1976

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: 9/70 N Krushenick 1976; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 75-195 / Arjomari Arches

Markings

BS: Tamarind chop

Wikidata ID

Q75120520

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