Untitled

1970

Matsumi Kanemitsu

Associated Names
Matsumi Kanemitsu

Artist, American, 1922 - 1992

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays swirling lines and shapes in a monochromatic palette, with bold sweeping arcs and splashes of black ink dominating the composition. The abstract arrangement may evoke a large wave curling in motion or a flowing mane of a galloping horse. Speckled patterns across the dark strokes add a dynamic texture, suggesting water spray or rough terrain. The abstract depiction uses expressive forms to convey the natural world's constant flux and movement.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone) in black on uncalendered Rives paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.3 x 25.5 cm (8 x 10 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.7

  • Series Title

    Mikey Mouse Series: IV

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. 2883.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Tam Imp / Kanemitsu 1970; lower center verso in graphite: 2883 / uncalendered Rives BFK

Markings

IS: Tamarind (T.1), Sturman (T.53)

Wikidata ID

Q74046382

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