Petroglyph Design

1935/1942

Lala Eve Rivol

Associated Names
Lala Eve Rivol

Artist, American, 1913 - 1996

The image consists of several rectangular panels, each containing unique white shapes against a darker background. In this abstract composition, the shapes resemble a variety of familiar forms. There are zigzag lines, circular shapes, human-like figures with elongated limbs and simplified anatomical features. Some shapes could be interpreted as animal-like creatures while others suggest figures in dynamic movement. The arrangement also includes forms that might remind a viewer of plants or organic structures, intertwined with humanoid depictions.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 28.1 x 36.8 cm (11 1/16 x 14 1/2 in.)
    overall: 31.9 x 40.6 cm (12 9/16 x 16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7615


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1992

  • Freeman, Paul, The Rock Art Lithographs of Lala Eve Rivol, Novato, CA, 1992: p. 83.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: LALA EVE RIVVOL

Wikidata ID

Q64592638

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