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Tam. #6

1965

Matsumi Kanemitsu

Associated Names

Matsumi Kanemitsu

Artist, American, 1922 - 1992

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows sweeping, curved lines and shapes in a symmetrical arrangement originating from a central point. The design includes four swirling arms or petals with a diamond shape at the center. The shapes evoke a pinwheel or stylized flowers, with fluid motion and graceful arcs creating an abstract pattern resembling elements found in natural forms.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph (aluminum) in blue on white Arches paper
Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith
Dimensions

sheet: 56.6 x 53.6 cm (22 5/16 x 21 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1984.34.33

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. 1581.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Tam.Imp / Kanemitsu. / 65.; lower right verso in graphite: 1581

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Evermon (T.14)

Wikidata ID

Q74046531

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