"As is the ribbed sea-sand"

1964

Henry C. Pearson

Associated Names
Henry C. Pearson

Artist, American, 1914 - 2006

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

A circle filled with flowing, wavy lines creating movement within the shape. The lines intersect and weave, suggesting an abstract composition. The lines vary in thickness and closeness, giving texture to the circle. The overall effect is a captivating abstract depiction.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (zinc) in light brown on Rives BFK paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.5 x 28.2 cm (12 x 11 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.543.7

  • Series Title

    Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner": p.35

Associated Artworks

See all 14 artworks
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" 36 / Tamarind Impression / "As is the ribbed sea-sand." / Pearson

Markings

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

Wikidata ID

Q74062778

You may be interested in

Loading Results