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Demented Truck

1968

James Strombotne

Associated Names

James Strombotne

Artist, American, born 1934

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows abstract lines and shapes with curves, angles, and blocks of black and white. In the center is an abstract shape resembling a large face, surrounded by circular lines. In the upper right is a simple drawing of a reclining nude figure, and below is a detailed portrayal of a vintage truck in a large white rectangular area. The letter "B" in bold black and other abstract forms and circles are present throughout the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph (stone) in black on German Etching paper
Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith
Dimensions

sheet: 47.5 x 73.4 cm (18 11/16 x 28 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1984.34.911

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. 2250.

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: mented truck / Tam. Imp. / Strombotne '68; lower left verso in graphite: 2250 / German etchingpaper

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Lozingot (T.32)

Wikidata ID

Q74064179

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