Man and Woman

1965

Leon Golub

Associated Names
Leon Golub

Artist, American, 1922 - 2004

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays bold, sweeping brushstrokes and jagged lines that dominate the composition to create an abstract representation. The shapes resemble distorted human figures or silhouettes emerging from a chaotic wave of dark maroon and crimson strokes. The lines twist and intertwine, suggesting movements reminiscent of a dance or struggle, with limbs and torso-like shapes forming recognizable yet ambiguous patterns. The artwork captures the eye with dynamic, energetic brushwork that mirrors familiar human forms.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone) in dark red on Copperplate Deluxe paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 105.5 x 75.5 cm (41 9/16 x 29 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.556


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. 1457.

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: Tam. Imp. / Golub

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Smith (T.41)

Wikidata ID

Q74042430

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