Eat Up, America

1969

John H. Hunter

Associated Names
John H. Hunter

Artist, American, born 1934

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows swirling lines and cloud-like shapes forming an abstract composition. At the center, a cloud-like form resembles the shape of the United States. Surrounding it are wavy lines suggesting fluidity. Stylized depictions of dining objects like a fork and spoon are present. Below the central shape, a table setting with a plate of food can be seen. Red, pink, and blue tones are used, creating a sense of movement resembling a whimsical map or surreal dinner scene.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (zinc and stone) in two pinks, violet and light blue on uncalendered Rives paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    overall (diamond): 43.5 x 43.5 cm (17 1/8 x 17 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.688

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. 2575.

Inscriptions

across top in crayon: Eat Up, America; across bottom in crayon: Eat Up, America / (signed)

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Kelley (T.24)

Wikidata ID

Q74043361

You may be interested in

Loading Results