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"I viewed the ocean green, And looked far forth, yet little saw"

1964

Henry C. Pearson

Associated Names

Henry C. Pearson

Artist, American, 1914 - 2006

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a series of wavy, parallel lines within a rectangular border, forming a pattern on a blank canvas. The lines create a sense of movement across a horizontal plane, with an appearance similar to sand dunes or a topographic map. The evenly spaced lines fan out smoothly, resembling ripples on water or fingerprint lines.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph (zinc) in blue-green on Rives BFK paper
Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith
Dimensions

sheet: 30.5 x 27.9 cm (12 x 11 in.)
Accession Number

1984.34.543.11
Series Title

Coleridge's "Rime of the Ancient Mariner": p.57

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: 58 / Tamarind Impression / "-I viewed the ocean green, And looked far forth, yet little saw-" / Pearson

Markings

IS: Tamarind (T.1), Dowell (T.11)

Wikidata ID

Q74062789

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