Quantum XI (Colophon)

1966/1967

Garo Antreasian

Associated Names
Garo Antreasian

Artist, American, 1922 - 2018

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

This is a photograph of text describing an art project called "QUANTUM." It features a centered text block on a blank background detailing a suite of nine lithographs titled "QUANTUM." The text explains that the lithographs were created at the University of New Mexico Lithography Workshop between March and December 1966, along with edition specifics like paper types and process details. At the bottom of the text, there is space for numbering in the series, accompanied by a handwritten annotation.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone) in blended red and two browns on Copperplate Deluxe paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 11.5 x 20.5 cm (4 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 76.5 x 56.5 cm (30 1/8 x 22 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.141

  • Series Title

    Quantum [1983.18.131-141]

Associated Artworks

See all 11 artworks
This is a photograph of a text-based design. The image features the word "QUANTUM" prominently printed in large, gradient letters that transition from a dark shade to a lighter blue towards the bottom. Below this, in a smaller font, it reads "NINE LITHOGRAPHS BY GARO Z. ANTREASIAN NEW MEXICO, 1966". The background is plain and off-white, allowing the text to stand out clearly in the center of the image.

Quantum I (Title Page)

Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute

1966

Quantum

Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute

1966

The image consists of parallel, vertical lines that curve into a U-shape at the bottom. This creates an abstract pattern resembling undulating arches. The design may evoke a stylized bridge or repeated tunnel shapes. The symmetry and repetition draw the eye towards the center. The dark lines contrast with the light background, creating a sense of movement and depth like a winding pathway or rail tracks.

Quantum II

Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute

1966

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. 1722.

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Tamarind Impression / (signed and dated)

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Antreasian (T.3)

Wikidata ID

Q74040066

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