IV from Line Involvements

1964

Anni Albers

Associated Names
Anni Albers

Artist, American, born Germany, 1899 - 1994

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

Tamarind Institute

Printer

Ernest Rosenthal

Workshop Printer

The image displays a complex network of intertwining lines in the center, surrounded by horizontal lines extending outward. The lines are set against a dark textured backdrop.
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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: 37.5 x 50.3 cm (14 3/4 x 19 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.80.5

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Tamarind 1117

  • 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 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.

I from Line Involvements

Anni Albers, Tamarind Institute, Tamarind Institute, Jeff Ruocco

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. 1117.

Inscriptions

"Anni Albers" lower right margin, graphite. "Tam. Imp." lower left margin, graphite. "IV" lower center margin, graphite.

Markings

Tamarind chop, lower center margin. Ernest Rosenthal chop, lower center margin.

Watermarks

[ARC]HES lower left margin.

Wikidata ID

Q74039717

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