Untitled (Family of Acrobatic Jugglers XIII)

1970

Jan Stussy

Associated Names
Jan Stussy

Artist, American, 1921 - 1990

Hitoshi Takatsuki

Printer, Japanese, active 20th century

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows an abstract composition of interwoven lines and shapes forming a central structure resembling a humanoid figure. The figure comprises bulbous, segmented shapes that connect in a way similar to a mechanical or robotic form, set against a dark rectangular backdrop. The silhouette suggests a tall, slender figure with an elongated head and limbs. The texture within the shapes and background offers a rough, stippled effect resembling textured metal or stone surfaces.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone) in black on uncalendered Rives paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 25.4 x 20.32 cm (10 x 8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.919

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Tamarind 1989, no. 2896

  • Series Title

    A Family of Acrobatic Jugglers

Associated Artworks

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The image displays a network of curved and straight lines creating an abstract figure within a rectangular frame. The lines shape a humanoid form with spheres incorporated into the composition. The hatching provides texture to the figure, and the surrounding space adds depth to the scene.

Untitled (Family of Acrobatic Jugglers I)

Jan Stussy, Hitoshi Takatsuki, Tamarind Institute

1970

This is a painting with abstract elements and a textual focus. It features a stark black background with white lines and text. Towards the top center, the text "A FAMILY of ACROBATIC JUGGLERS" is displayed in white lettering. Surrounding the text are abstract circular shapes. In the bottom center, there is a signature or artist's mark that reads "Stüssi" with the number '10'. White lines create a frame-like appearance, emphasizing the center text and shapes, adding depth to the piece.

A Family of Acrobatic Jugglers

Jan Stussy, Tamarind Institute

1970

The image shows bold, curvilinear shapes and intricate lines forming an abstract figure in the central vertical space. The setting is a confined geometric space with a dark backdrop. In the lower part, there is a circular shape resembling a sphere or celestial body, contrasting with the elongated forms in the center.

Untitled (Family of Acrobatic Jugglers III)

Jan Stussy, Hitoshi Takatsuki, Tamarind Institute

1970

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin B. Smith; gift to NGA, 1984.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1989

  • Devon, Marjorie, and Peter Walch. Catalogue Raisonné: Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc., 1960-1970. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Art Museum, 1989, no. 2896.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: TAM. Imp.; lower right in graphite: Stussy; lower right verso in graphite: 2896.

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Takasuki (T.52)

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