Antonio Frasconi

American, born Uruguay, 1919 - 2013

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The image displays a partial depiction of a person's head and upper torso. The person is lying down, facing sideways. Their face is shown in profile with detailed features and shadows highlighting the contours. The person has short hair. Their clothing has intricate patterns and textures resembling woven fabric with thick black lines. The background is dark, emphasizing the person's face and clothing details.
Antonio Frasconi, Tamarind Institute, Death of a Poet II, 1962, lithograph on Rives BFK paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2168

Death of a Poet II

Antonio Frasconi, Tamarind Institute · 1962 · lithograph on Rives BFK paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2168

The image shows a complex arrangement of geometric shapes and intricate lines forming an abstract composition. The main shape in the center has curved lines that may resemble horns, with overlapping patterns and designs underneath. The background is composed of layered rectangular forms, while the ground features a detailed tangle of lines and shapes.
Antonio Frasconi, Franco I, 1962, lithograph (stone) on Nacre paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2169.10

Franco I

Antonio Frasconi · 1962 · lithograph (stone) on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2169.10

The image shows a bold, thick white circular shape dominating the upper portion against a dark background. An intricate pattern of small, intertwined triangular line shapes fills the lower half below the circle.
Antonio Frasconi, Moon, 1962, lithograph (stone and zinc) in green and black on Nacre paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2169.15

Moon

Antonio Frasconi · 1962 · lithograph (stone and zinc) in green and black on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2169.15

The image displays a person's upper body, focusing on the head and torso. The person's head is tilted downwards with eyes closed, a pronounced brow, and a distinct nose. They wear an intricately decorated garment with swirling patterns and large shoulder pads. There are no visible jewelry or objects. The background features dark swirling patterns and horizontal rectangular shapes on the left side.
Antonio Frasconi, Guns, 1962, lithograph on Nacre paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2169.5

Guns

Antonio Frasconi · 1962 · lithograph on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2169.5

This is a painting of text from a poem. The image features the poem "El Poeta y la Muerte" by Antonio Machado, presented in Spanish in an artistic typeface. The text is arranged across the page in a decorative and stylized manner.
Antonio Frasconi, El poeta y la Muerta, 1962, lithograph (zinc) on Nacre paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2169.3

El poeta y la Muerta

Antonio Frasconi · 1962 · lithograph (zinc) on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2169.3

The image contains overlapping oval shapes and lines in red, pink, and green against a textured blue background. The shapes resemble clusters of flowers or fish and the green lines intertwine with the ovals.
Antonio Frasconi, Alhambra III, 1962, 6-color woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.870

Alhambra III

Antonio Frasconi · 1962 · 6-color woodcut ·  Accession ID  1964.8.870

This is a photograph of a text-dense page titled "ODA A LORCA" by Antonio Frasconi. The image contains a hand-written text describing the creation process of a suite of 16 lithographs. The text details that these lithographs, including a title page, two poems, and a colophon, were drawn on stone and zinc at the Tamarind Lithography Workshop in Los Angeles during March 1961. They were hand-printed by Bohuslav Horak, and all stones and zincs were effaced afterward. The text further explains that twenty numbered impressions were printed on Rives BFK paper, with additional artist’s proofs on handmade Japanese nacré paper and other Tamarind impressions. There are also artists’ and trial proofs, with records maintained at Tamarind. The writing uses a combination of stylized cursive and block lettering, and there are small symbols at the bottom part of the image.
Antonio Frasconi, Oda a Lorca (Colophon), 1962, lithograph (stone) on Nacre paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2169.1

Oda a Lorca (Colophon)

Antonio Frasconi · 1962 · lithograph (stone) on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2169.1

The image features angular lines and shapes creating movement and texture in an abstract composition. The upper part contains overlapping lines resembling fish scales or feathers forming aquatic creatures. These creatures have human-like heads and tails. The lower part shows dark, irregular shapes resembling rocks or land formations with a rough, earthy texture. The image depicts a surreal underwater scene.
Antonio Frasconi, Monster, 1962, lithograph (stone) in red-brown and black, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2169.14

Monster

Antonio Frasconi · 1962 · lithograph (stone) in red-brown and black ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2169.14

The image shows the upper half of a person's body in a stylized, abstract manner. The individual is depicted in a slightly hunched position, leaning to their right with closed eyes. The face has prominent features like a nose and eyebrows, detailed with lines giving texture. The person has short hair styled with patterns and wears formal attire with a visible tie and a patterned jacket with swirls on the shoulders and arms. The background is dark with varying shades and textures. The artwork is in black and white, emphasizing its abstract style.
Antonio Frasconi, Stake, 1962, lithograph on Nacre paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2169.6

Stake

Antonio Frasconi · 1962 · lithograph on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2169.6

The image features bold black brushstrokes layered over intricate lines and shapes, creating a chaotic and abstract composition. The text "ODA A LORCA" is displayed at the top against a solid black background. The sweeping brushstrokes resemble thick strokes of a paintbrush, conveying a sense of dynamic movement. The underlying details suggest depth and texture.
Antonio Frasconi, Oda a Lorca (Title Page), 1962, lithograph (stone) on Nacre paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.2169.2

Oda a Lorca (Title Page)

Antonio Frasconi · 1962 · lithograph (stone) on Nacre paper ·  Accession ID  1964.8.2169.2