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United Nations

1965

Clifford Smith

Associated Names

Clifford Smith

Artist, American, born 1936

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows swirling shapes and bold lines forming an abstract composition resembling a chaotic storm. Dark, inky smudges mix with textured circular forms, bringing to mind tangled vines or twisting roots. The dense overlay of brushstrokes creates a whirlwind effect, suggesting dynamic motion like turbulent waves against a rocky shore.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph (stone) in black on buff Arches paper
Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith
Dimensions

sheet: 32.7 x 24.9 cm (12 7/8 x 9 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1984.34.811

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. 1225.

Inscriptions

across bottom in crayon: "United Nations" / Tam. Imp. / Cliff / Jan / 65; lower left verso in graphite: 1225

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Smith (T.41)

Wikidata ID

Q74063664

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