Petroglyph

1935/1942

Lala Eve Rivol

Associated Names
Lala Eve Rivol

Artist, American, 1913 - 1996

The image consists of various abstract shapes and lines against a textured background. To the left, a central figure is composed of rectangular segments resembling a blocky humanoid form, with its limbs stretched out. Surrounding this figure are various shapes that hint at animal figures, similar to dogs or goats, depicted with simplistic lines. To its right, the image contains a series of abstract hand-like forms and wavy lines. In the lower-left corner, there is a circular target-like shape, while other irregular forms throughout the image may hint at rudimentary depictions of natural elements or creatures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 28 x 36.8 cm (11 x 14 1/2 in.)
    overall: 36.4 x 47 cm (14 5/16 x 18 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.7629


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1992

  • Freeman, Paul, The Rock Art Lithographs of Lala Eve Rivol, Novato, CA, 1992: p. 89.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: LALA EVE RIVOL

Markings

BS: FEDERAL ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q64592654

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