Untitled

1962

John Paul Jones

Associated Names
John Paul Jones

Artist, American, 1924 - 1999

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image is a monochromatic artwork showing the head and shoulders of a person. The person's face is only partially visible, with features such as eyes and mouth being indicated in a rough, sketchy style. The hair appears dark and is depicted with swift brushstrokes that give an impression of texture and movement. The clothing is generalized and obscured within the artwork's texture, with no distinct detail visible. There are no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person. The background lacks detail, consisting of abstract brushstrokes that extend from the person's head, adding to the overall abstract and textured composition of the piece.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone) in black on white Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 12 x 12 cm (4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 28.5 x 19 cm (11 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.788


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. 676A.

Inscriptions

on recto: (initialed)

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Zirker (T.48)

Wikidata ID

Q74043967

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