Emaciated Owl II

1967

Ernst Van Leyden

Associated Names
Ernst Van Leyden

Artist, American, born 1892

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image displays a large oval shape with radiating lines creating an abstract design that resembles a face. There are concentric circles at the top half of the oval, suggesting eyes, while intersecting lines below form a stylized nose and mouth. Radial lines emanating from the top and sides give the impression of hair or a headdress, contributing to the abstract composition. The overall form suggests a connection to tribal masks or cartoonish facial representations.
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Artwork overview

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. 1937II.

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: Tam. Imp / Leyden 67; lower right verso in graphite: 1937 / State II / Arches

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Kelley (T.24)

Wikidata ID

Q74064893

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