Untitled

1967

William Gropper

Associated Names
William Gropper

Artist, American, 1897 - 1977

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays a series of jagged and chaotic lines forming an abstract representation of figures and scenes. These shapes resemble a battle, with figures holding swords and a horse with a knight. The lines convey movement and energy, resembling a whirlwind of action. There is text on the left, written in a flowing script, which complements the abstract elements and suggests an ancient manuscript or scroll, adding a dramatic flair reminiscent of historical war depictions or epic tales.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone) in red-brown on natural Nacre paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 19 x 51 cm (7 1/2 x 20 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 26 x 56.8 cm (10 1/4 x 22 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.595

  • Series Title

    Sunset Strip: V

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. 1942.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: (signed) / Tam. Imp.

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Butke (T.8)

Wikidata ID

Q74042741

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