Table of contents from Charenton

1966

José Luis Cuevas

Associated Names
José Luis Cuevas
Artist, Mexican, 1934 - 2017
Tamarind Institute
Printer
Tamarind Institute
Publisher
This is a drawing of a handwritten list with abstract doodles. The list contains twelve items, each with a title written in an expressive script. It includes items named "Justine and the Marquis de Sade," "Ghosts of the Asylum," and "Worm Pit," among others. Below the list is a small, abstract line drawing. The surface of the paper has a textured appearance, suggesting it may be handmade or artist's paper.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    one from a portfolio of 15 lithographs (including title page, table of contents, and colophon) on Nacre paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 44 x 32 cm (17 5/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 77.1 x 57.1 cm (30 3/8 x 22 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.434.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Tamarind 1650

  • Series Title

    Charenton

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of a poster promoting an art collection. The poster features the text "CUEVAS: CHARENTON" at the top, with "TWELVE LITHOGRAPHS" at the bottom. The central illustration depicts a detailed figure with a round face, surrounded by abstract or non-representational forms. The lettering and sepia tones enhance the artistic quality of the design.

Title page from Charenton

José Luis Cuevas, Tamarind Institute, Tamarind Institute
1965
This is a photograph of a text-based cover design. The image displays the text "CUEVAS CHARENTON" in black, bold, serif typeface against a textured orange background. The text is divided into two lines, with "CUEVAS" on the top line and "CHARENTON" beneath it. The layout is simple, with the sharp contrast between the black text and the warm orange background drawing the viewer's attention to the text. The words are evenly spaced and centered within the frame. In the upper right corner, there is an element resembling a strap or band.

Charenton

José Luis Cuevas, Tamarind Institute, Tamarind Institute
1965
The image is a dual-panel illustration of abstract profiles on an orange and black background. On the left side, there is a large profile of a human face in silhouette facing right, with exaggerated features. The face includes a nose, an eye, and curly hair. The right panel shows a different profile facing right with intricate lines suggesting facial features and possibly clothing. The illustration is set against a black backdrop. No jewelry or items are visible. There are abstract details throughout the image, and a band with illegible writing or a signature at the bottom.

Justine and the Marquis de Sade from Charenton

José Luis Cuevas, Tamarind Institute, Tamarind Institute
1965

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. 1650.

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: Tam. Imp. / (signed and dated)

Wikidata ID

Q74041642

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