Beast Eating from Charenton

1965, published 1966

José Luis Cuevas

Associated Names
José Luis Cuevas

Artist, Mexican, 1934 - 2017

Tamarind Institute

Printer

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image showcases a combination of curved and angular lines forming an abstract composition. Dark swirls and shaded areas direct the viewer's gaze towards a central figure resembling an animal, possibly a crouching beast or a gorilla given its posture and forearms. The abstract design conveys the texture and bulk of these creatures through shapes, with layered hatching and varied shading adding depth and intensity.
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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

    sheet: 57 x 77 cm (22 7/16 x 30 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.434.13

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Tamarind 1609

  • 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

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.

Table of contents from Charenton

José Luis Cuevas, Tamarind Institute, 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. 1609.

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: Tam. Imp.; lower right in graphite: Cuevas / 65; upper left in plate: 14-XII-65

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Fischer (T.15)

Wikidata ID

Q74041713

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