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Skies of Venice VI

1960

Adja Yunkers

Associated Names

Adja Yunkers

Artist, American, born Latvia, 1900 - 1983

Bohuslav Horak

Printer, American, active late 20th century

The image shows swirling irregular shapes and lines in black and white, forming an abstract composition. The contrasts and textures convey movement and depth, resembling a mist-covered landscape.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph on Nacre paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall: 74 x 104.8 cm (29 1/8 x 41 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

1964.8.2667
Catalogue Raisonné

Tamarind 1989, no. 188
Series Title

Skies of Venice [1964.8.2661-2670]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1989

Devon, Marjorie, and Peter Walch. Catalogue Raisonné: Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc., 1960-1970. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Art Museum, 1989, no. 188.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Tamarind Impression. "Skies of Venice VI"; lower right in graphite: Adja Yunkers - 60

Wikidata ID

Q65506431

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