"Almost upon the western wave Rested the broad bright Sun"

1964

Henry C. Pearson

Associated Names
Henry C. Pearson

Artist, American, 1914 - 2006

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a large circle made up of horizontal red lines that vary in density and thickness. The pattern resembles wood grain or rippling water. The lines create a textured effect, implying depth and movement, with an overall simplicity similar to a setting or rising sun.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (zinc) in red-orange on Rives BFK paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.6 x 28.3 cm (12 1/16 x 11 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.543.5

  • Series Title

    Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner": p.25

Associated Artworks

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The image contains a concentric circular pattern of wavy teal-colored lines. The lines come together towards a central point with jagged extensions. The outer lines create ripples that extend outward from the circle.

Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute

1964

The image shows a large rectangular shape with subtle lines and varying textures on a beige background. The text "Tamarind Impression" is visible at the bottom right.

Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner"

Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute

1964

The image shows a large purple circle made of tightly packed, wavy parallel lines. The lines create movement within the circle's boundary, resembling a topographical map or wood grain texture.

Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Henry C. Pearson, Tamarind Institute

1964

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. 1075.

Inscriptions

across bottom verso in graphite: 26 / Tamarind Impression / "Almost when the western wave / Rested on the bright Sun-" / Pearson

Markings

IS: Tamarind (T.1); BS: Dowell (T.11)

Wikidata ID

Q74062775

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