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Details VIII

1965

Richard Hunt

Associated Names

Richard Hunt

Artist, American, 1935 - 2023

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays bold, intertwined black and grey shapes with a predominant circular form overlapping and intersecting. The arrangement resembles a tangling of thick vines or branches. The circular forms at the center are reminiscent of large eyes or lenses. Shapes are layered, creating a complex interplay of shadows and textures reminiscent of weathered wood or smooth stones.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in black on Arches wove paper
Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith
Dimensions

sheet: 38.4 x 38.4 cm (15 1/8 x 15 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1983.18.648.8

The image shows a collection of abstract shapes and lines. In the upper left, intertwined rounded forms are outlined boldly. Below and center, there are softer shading and overlapping contours. On the upper right, there are delicate outlines and a small circle. In the lower section, there are triangular and rectangular outlines. — Details I

Richard Hunt, Tamarind Institute

1965

This is an image of a textured background with text. The photo displays a light beige textured surface with two lines of black text. The top line reads "DETAILS" in a serif font, while the second line near the bottom reads "RICHARD HUNT" in the same style. — Details

Richard Hunt, Tamarind Institute

1965

The image features bold, black and white curved shapes and lines that intertwine with each other. The abstract artwork uses a combination of thick and thin lines with irregular forms. The shapes overlap and seem to interlock like cogs or gears in motion. — Details II

Richard Hunt, 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. 1277.

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: Tamarind Imp. / (signed)

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Tyler (T.54)

Wikidata ID

Q74043143

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