See America First 4

1968

H.C. Westermann

Associated Names
H.C. Westermann

Artist, American, 1922 - 1981

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

This is a drawing of a large ship with beams of light surrounding it on water, accompanied by the words "SEE AMERICA FIRST". The image features a central ship emitting smoke from a funnel, with yellow beams of light emanating from its front. The ship sits on water, reflecting its form. Above, the text "SEE AMERICA FIRST" spans across the top. On the left side, there are abstract shapes, like an anchor and a leaf, mingled with textured patterns resembling waves or skies. In the lower left corner, there is a cluster of detailed fish. The artwork uses a limited color palette of blacks and yellows.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph (aluminum) in yellow and black on Copperplate Deluxe paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 55.3 x 76 cm (21 3/4 x 29 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.34.1136.5

  • Series Title

    See America First [1984.34.1136-1153]

Associated Artworks

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This is a drawing of a document titled "SEE AMERICA FIRST". It includes handwritten text and illustrations such as a title, dedication, a shooting comet, and a drawing of a skull with crossed bones and waves emerging from it. The title "SEE AMERICA FIRST" is displayed prominently at the top in large capital letters with stars on each side. Below the title, there are details about its creation at the Tamarind Lithography Workshop in Hollywood, California in 1968, along with a dedication to several individuals. The drawing features stars, a shooting comet, a skull, waves, and an anchor, along with what appears to be a signature and date. The overall presentation combines text and visuals, suggesting a commemorative or promotional purpose.

See America First (Title Page and Colophon)

H.C. Westermann, Tamarind Institute

1968

The image shows an abstract composition with elongated, curved lines resembling woodgrain on a panel. A shape similar to a human arm is held by a hand, detailed with dark lines and hatching. The piece invokes the form of a flexed arm, with surrounding radiating lines suggesting movement. The words "AF...ANDREU..." are inscribed on the arm, blending into the wood's texture.

See America First

H.C. Westermann, Tamarind Institute

1968

The image consists of bold shapes and lines with jagged, flame-like forms in red and yellow at the bottom. An ear-shaped figure with a smiling face is central, surrounded by abstract, expressive strokes. Above are large letters saying "SEE AMERICA FIRST" between two lightning bolts.

See America First 1

H.C. Westermann, Tamarind Institute

1968

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. 2428.

Inscriptions

across top in plate: 4/ SEE AMERICA / FIRST; across bottom in graphite: Tam Imp. / H.C. Westermann '68; lower center verso in graphite: 2428 / Copperplate Deluxe; vertical along right edge verso in graphite: CPD

Markings

BS: Tamarind (T.1), Fuentes (T.58)

Wikidata ID

Q74065143

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