Garo Antreasian

Antreasian, Garo Zareh

American, 1922 - 2018

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The image displays a series of diagonal lines creating an overlapping pattern across the canvas. The composition resembles a woven textile, with repetitive lines and shapes mimicking fabric weaving. The edges of the pattern are jagged, suggesting texture and imperfection, while the convergence of multicolored lines may evoke various threads in a patchwork quilt.
Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute, Untitled, 1976, color lithograph on wove paper, Gift of June Wayne, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, 1991.205.78.2

Untitled

Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute · 1976 · color lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.205.78.2

The image shows an array of elongated, multicolored lines on a solid red background. The lines are scattered across the canvas with different angles and orientations, with a horizontal line at the bottom mirroring the gradient colors.
Garo Antreasian, Untitled, 1972, lithograph, Gift of June Wayne, 1974.99.3

Untitled

Garo Antreasian · 1972 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1974.99.3

The image displays vertical bands of different colors forming an abstract composition. A wide lime green strip is accompanied by dark violet and navy blue stripes. Slim pale yellow lines are on either side, with gradient gray strips at the edges. The bands are arranged symmetrically, resembling color swatches.
Garo Antreasian, Untitled, 1972, lithograph, Gift of June Wayne, 1974.99.2

Untitled

Garo Antreasian · 1972 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  1974.99.2

The image features bold, parallel lines in black, gold, and silver on a bright red background. The composition has repetitive, curved patterns that suggest intertwining tubes or piping. The lines create movement and depth, resembling architectural elements or a futuristic vehicle.
Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute, Untitled (Silver Suite V), 1968, lithograph (stone) in transparent yellow, transparent blue-green, red and black on silver foil on German Etching paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.142.5

Untitled (Silver Suite V)

Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute · 1968 · lithograph (stone) in transparent yellow, transparent blue-green, red and black on silver foil on German Etching paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.142.5

The image displays a series of concentric, angular lines forming a corner that cascades inward. The artwork features a combination of curved and straight lines blending together against a gradient backdrop with metallic textures. To the left, a wavy, river-like form in shades of blue contrasts with a flame-shaped curve in vivid orange and red. The composition balances geometric precision with fluid, organic shapes.
Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute, Untitled (Silver Suite VI), 1968, lithograph (stone) in orange, black, light blue and red on silver foil on German Etching paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.142.6

Untitled (Silver Suite VI)

Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute · 1968 · lithograph (stone) in orange, black, light blue and red on silver foil on German Etching paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.142.6

The image displays bold, curving lines symmetrically arranged into U-shapes that connect at the top and bottom on a black background. The design includes gold, silver, and blue lines, emphasizing geometric precision. The central part of the pattern resembles an abstract representation of a keyhole or inverted tuning fork, with straight lines meeting curving arcs.
Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute, Untitled (Silver Suite X), 1968, lithograph (stone) in transparent copper, white, three blue, blue-violet and black on silver foil onGerman Etching paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.142.10

Untitled (Silver Suite X)

Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute · 1968 · lithograph (stone) in transparent copper, white, three blue, blue-violet and black on silver foil onGerman Etching paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.142.10

The image features a central U-shaped line with layered parallel lines, creating an abstract composition. Below is an undulating wave-like line in a similar shade. The arrangement of shapes and gradient colors gives a sense of metallic sheen and layering.
Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute, Untitled (Silver Suite II), 1968, lithograph (stone) in light beige and blended pink, two red-browns and blue-gray on silver foil on German Etching paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.142.2

Untitled (Silver Suite II)

Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute · 1968 · lithograph (stone) in light beige and blended pink, two red-browns and blue-gray on silver foil on German Etching paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.142.2

The image shows three vertical gray panels bordered by orange lines. Each panel has concentric semi-circles at the top and bottom. The semi-circles are divided into alternating rings of red, light blue, and white, with a dark blue core. The image suggests a pattern resembling rainbows or arches. The shapes create a sense of symmetry and balance reminiscent of decorative curtains or stained-glass windows.
Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute, Untitled (Silver Suite III), 1967, lithograph (stone) in white, yellow, red, two blues and dark gray on silver foil on German Etching paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.142.3

Untitled (Silver Suite III)

Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute · 1967 · lithograph (stone) in white, yellow, red, two blues and dark gray on silver foil on German Etching paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.142.3

The image features two vertical rectangular columns on either side, each filled with a gradient of colors transitioning from red and orange at the top to green and indigo at the bottom, placed against a background of muted gray with large, subtle dots scattered across it.
Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute, Quantum V, 1966, lithograph (stone) in yellow, red, blue, yellow-green, two grays and gray-black on Copperplate Deluxe paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.135

Quantum V

Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute · 1966 · lithograph (stone) in yellow, red, blue, yellow-green, two grays and gray-black on Copperplate Deluxe paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.135

This is a photograph of text describing an art project called "QUANTUM." It features a centered text block on a blank background detailing a suite of nine lithographs titled "QUANTUM." The text explains that the lithographs were created at the University of New Mexico Lithography Workshop between March and December 1966, along with edition specifics like paper types and process details. At the bottom of the text, there is space for numbering in the series, accompanied by a handwritten annotation.
Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute, Quantum XI (Colophon), 1966/1967, lithograph (stone) in blended red and two browns on Copperplate Deluxe paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.141

Quantum XI (Colophon)

Garo Antreasian, Tamarind Institute · 1966/1967 · lithograph (stone) in blended red and two browns on Copperplate Deluxe paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.141