Greedy Toadies

1969

John H. Hunter

Associated Names
John H. Hunter

Artist, American, born 1934

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays an array of flowing, organic shapes and curly lines forming an abstract composition. Various elements resemble familiar objects, such as cloud-like formations suggesting faces with exaggerated features, and patches of color resembling landscapes or islands. The dense assembly of shapes and lines creates an abstract tapestry where patterns evoke associations with creatures, trees, and possibly human figures, all intertwined in a whimsical panorama. Elements like dots and cross-hatches can further connect to textures found in everyday scenery or materials.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 59.6 x 20.1 cm (23 7/16 x 7 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.691


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. 2578.

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: TAM IMP / Greedy Toadies / John Hunter

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q74043372

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