Untitled (1)

1968

Michael Mazur

Associated Names
Michael Mazur

Artist, American, 1935 - 2009

Maurice Sánchez

Printer, American, born 1945

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

This drawing depicts abstract, shadowy forms with minimalistic outlines and shading. The composition includes an indistinct shape resembling a seated figure or form, executed with soft edges and diffuse lines. The use of negative space is prominent, emphasizing the ethereal and ghostly presence of the subject. The drawing uses a grayscale palette to convey depth and dimension. The overall effect is delicate and subtle, capturing the viewer's imagination.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in beige on Copperplate Deluxe wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 35 x 52.1 cm (13 3/4 x 20 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.274

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hansen 2000, no. 188

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, Beverly Hills, California; acquired 1984 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1989

  • Devon, Marjorie, and Peter Walch. Catalogue Raisonné: Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc., 1960-1970. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Art Museum, 1989, no. 2333 II.

2000

  • Hansen, Trudy V. The Prints of Michael Mazur, with a Catalogue Raisonné 1956-1999. New York: Hudson Hills Press, 2000, no. 188.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: tam Imp; lower right in graphite: Mazur; lower center verso in graphite by unknown hand: CD; lower right verso in graphite by unknown hand: 2333II / Copperplate Deluxe

Markings

embossed lower left: [Tamarind] [Maurice Sánchez]

Wikidata ID

Q74048015

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