Arcadian Night

1967

Donna Tryon

Associated Names
Donna Tryon

Artist, American, active 20th century

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows fluid, curving lines and shapes weaving throughout the composition, creating an abstract landscape. Two human-like figures are present - one reclining and the other standing amidst vibrant, swirling colors. In the background, there are triangular shapes that resemble distant sailboats on an ocean. The swirling mixture of blues, pinks, and greens forms an abstract environment suggesting an underwater scene or fantastical forest. Natural elements such as waves and trees are hinted at but not distinctly depicted.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (aluminum) in orange, pink, two greens and blue on white Arches paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 43.5 x 54.3 cm (17 1/8 x 21 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.1062

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. 2061.

Inscriptions

across bottom in crayon: Tam.Imp. / Donna Tryon; lower left verso in graphite: 2061

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Folkman (T.16)

Wikidata ID

Q74064756

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