Going Hollywood IV

1969

John H. Hunter

Associated Names
John H. Hunter

Artist, American, born 1934

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays abstract lines and shapes forming a surreal scene. A large, cloaked figure is at the center, surrounded by various abstract shapes including animal features and a window-like drawing. An elongated shape reminiscent of smoke or a cloud stands in the foreground. Additional elements include a dancing rabbit-like creature, a man's profile, and swirling designs. Soft pastel colors like purple and yellow are used throughout the artwork.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone and aluminum) in violet and yellow on calendered Rives paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 51 x 36 cm (20 1/16 x 14 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.675

Associated Artworks

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The image contains abstract shapes and lines on a white canvas. There is an oversized top hat and spectacles to the left, a turtle-like shape with a hat and face nearby, a figure with a bird-like silhouette on a pedestal in the center, a hat with large teeth floating above, a smiling face with a striped mouth on the right, and a figure holding a tray with a glass below. Balloons and curvy lines are also present in the composition.

Going Hollywood I (Title Page)

John H. Hunter, Tamarind Institute

1969

Going Hollywood

John H. Hunter, Tamarind Institute

1969

The image displays swirling lines and various shapes in orange, pink, and purple hues. In the center, there is a large, amorphous outline resembling an animal with ears and a face emerging. Smaller faces and figures, including a sun and a dog-like creature, are dispersed throughout. Circular dots and splatters are present, adding a playful texture.

Going Hollywood II

John H. Hunter, Tamarind Institute

1969

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. 2561.

Inscriptions

across top in graphite: TAM IMP / (signed)

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Ringness (T.64)

Wikidata ID

Q74043279

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