Petroglyph - Signs

1935/1942

Lala Eve Rivol

Associated Names
Lala Eve Rivol

Artist, American, 1913 - 1996

The image consists of irregular shapes and jagged lines creating an abstract composition. The forms resemble a series of stick figures and geometric shapes. The largest figure at the top has spiky hair and an outlined body. Nearby, lines and enclosed shapes conjure images of abstract human forms. Smaller figures are interspersed with linear shapes resembling ladders or pathways, suggesting an abstract playground scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 36.9 x 28.2 cm (14 1/2 x 11 1/8 in.)
    overall: 42.7 x 38.3 cm (16 13/16 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7617

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1992

  • Freeman, Paul, The Rock Art Lithographs of Lala Eve Rivol, Novato, CA, 1992: p. 69.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: LALA EVE RIVOL

Markings

BS: FEDERAL ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q64592640

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