I from Line Involvements

1964

Anni Albers

Associated Names
Anni Albers

Artist, American, born Germany, 1899 - 1994

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

Tamarind Institute

Printer

Jeff Ruocco

Workshop Printer

The image shows elongated, winding lines twisting and curving against a dark background. The abstract design resembles tangled cords or looping strands, reminiscent of a loose rope or a meandering wire stretching across a textured surface. The interplay of light on the lines adds dimension, creating a visual effect similar to ripples or flows.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    one from a portfolio of seven lithographs (including title page) on wove Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image and sheet: 50.2 × 37 cm (19 3/4 × 14 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.80.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Tamarind 1098

  • Series Title

    Line Involvements

  • Copyright

    © 1997 Josef and Anni Albers Foundation/Artists Rights Society, NY/VG Bild Kunst, Bonn

Associated Artworks

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The image portrays a network of intertwining and intersecting lines creating an intricate pattern. The lines weave in and out of each other, resembling woven fabric or vine tendrils. The abstract composition evokes movement and connectivity. The texture and shading enhance the depth, suggesting a tactile quality.

Title Page from Line Involvements

Anni Albers, Tamarind Institute, Tamarind Institute, Plantin Press, Ernest Rosenthal

1964

Line Involvements

Anni Albers, Tamarind Institute, Tamarind Institute, Various Artists

1964

The image displays delicate intertwined lines flowing across a central black band in an abstract design. The lines contrast with the solid background, creating a dynamic and fluid aesthetic. Textured patterns on the upper and lower edges could be interpreted as cloudy skies or distant landscapes.

II from Line Involvements

Anni Albers, Tamarind Institute, Tamarind Institute, John Dowell

1964

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. 1098.

Inscriptions

"Anni Albers" lower right margin, graphite. Not dated. "Tam. Imp." lower left margin, graphite. "I" lower center margin, graphite.

Markings

Tamarind chop, lower center margin. Jeff Ruocco chop, lower right margin.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q74039709

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