Barbary Ape

1967

Robert Andrew Parker

Associated Names
Robert Andrew Parker

Artist, American, 1927 - 2023

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a printed artwork of a Barbary ape, displayed from the head to the upper torso. The ape is in profile, facing right. Its facial features are illustrated with light shading, while its fur, depicted with scratchy lines, covers most of its head and body. The background is textured and grayish, with a thick blue frame. The ape is not wearing any clothing or accessories. The text "A BARBARY APE" is located at the bottom of the piece.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (stone and aluminum) in dark brown and blue on Rives BFK paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    image: 63 x 48.5 cm (24 13/16 x 19 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 71 x 53.5 cm (27 15/16 x 21 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.519

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. 2124.

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: A BARBARY APE; across bottom in graphite: Tamarind Imp / Robert Andrew Parker; lower right verso in graphite: 2124

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Folkman (T.16)

Wikidata ID

Q74062637

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