Sonia Gechtoff

American, 1926 - 2018

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The image consists of swirling lines and shapes enclosed within a circular form. The circle is filled with curved, flowing lines that intertwine. The background is textured blue.
Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute, Icon II from 6 Icons, 1963, lithograph (stone) in dark blue and black from a portfolio of eight color lithographs on Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.490.3

Icon II from 6 Icons

Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute · 1963 · lithograph (stone) in dark blue and black from a portfolio of eight color lithographs on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.490.3

Swirling lines and circular shapes are prominent in the image. A large ring encircles a smaller, bright circle. The lines create movement, resembling flowing water or a whirlpool. The composition could be interpreted as an eye, with the bright circle as the pupil and surrounding lines akin to eyelashes.
Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute, Untitled, 1963, lithograph (stone) in black on white Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.498

Untitled

Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute · 1963 · lithograph (stone) in black on white Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.498

This abstract image features swirling lines and flowing forms within an oval shape on a textured brown background. The dark, curved strokes suggest movement and energy.
Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute, Icon III from 6 Icons, 1963, lithograph (stone) in beige, brown and black from a portfolio of eight color lithographs on Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.490.4

Icon III from 6 Icons

Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute · 1963 · lithograph (stone) in beige, brown and black from a portfolio of eight color lithographs on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.490.4

The image features swirling black strokes forming a circular shape at the center, surrounded by alternating black and orange-yellow segments creating a border. The background includes large geometric areas filled with soft blue extending from the central circular motif. The interplay of curves and angles enhances the abstract nature of the artwork.
Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute, Icon V from 6 Icons, 1963, lithograph (zinc and stone) in light blue, ochre and black from a portfolio of eight color lithographs on Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.490.6

Icon V from 6 Icons

Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute · 1963 · lithograph (zinc and stone) in light blue, ochre and black from a portfolio of eight color lithographs on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.490.6

The image features swirling curved lines and shapes radiating outwards in a circular motion. The central structure is enclosed within a larger circle, surrounded by a textured background resembling brush strokes or a rough canvas. The composition consists of fluid shapes and textures, evoking natural elements.
Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute, Icon IV from 6 Icons, 1963, lithograph (stone) in gray-green and black from a portfolio of eight color lithographs on Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.490.5

Icon IV from 6 Icons

Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute · 1963 · lithograph (stone) in gray-green and black from a portfolio of eight color lithographs on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.490.5

The image shows a large rectangular shape with clean, straight edges and a uniform blue color.
Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute, 6 Icons, 1963, portfolio of eight color lithographs (zinc and stone), including title page and colophon on white Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.490.1-8

6 Icons

Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute · 1963 · portfolio of eight color lithographs (zinc and stone), including title page and colophon on white Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.490.1-8

The artwork features a large circular shape filled with intertwining black and white lines and forms. Along the periphery, there's a handwritten text that curves along the bottom half of the circle. This round form is set against a jagged orange border that frames the entire piece.
Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute, Colophon from 6 Icons, 1963, lithograph (stone) in yellow and blue-black from a portfolio of eight color lithographs on Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.490.8

Colophon from 6 Icons

Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute · 1963 · lithograph (stone) in yellow and blue-black from a portfolio of eight color lithographs on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.490.8

The image contains swirling curved lines and bold shapes dominating the composition. These elements form a circular vortex at the center with a backdrop of bright pink and red hues. The black and red forms suggest movement and depth.
Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute, Icon VI from 6 Icons, 1963, lithograph (stone) in pink, red and black from a portfolio of eight color lithographs on Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.490.7

Icon VI from 6 Icons

Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute · 1963 · lithograph (stone) in pink, red and black from a portfolio of eight color lithographs on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.490.7

The image features swirling shapes and lines that create movement, with a central large spiral form. Bold strokes of black and shades of blue converge toward the center. The arrangement of elements resembles a vortex or whirlpool. Inside the core of the spiral, the word "icons" is stylized to resemble handwriting or calligraphy. In the upper left corner, a circular shape contains the signature "Gechtoff 1963."
Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute, Title Page from 6 Icons, 1963, lithograph (zinc and stone) in red-violet, blue and black from a portfolio of eight color lithographs on Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.490.1

Title Page from 6 Icons

Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute · 1963 · lithograph (zinc and stone) in red-violet, blue and black from a portfolio of eight color lithographs on Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.490.1

This image features a large circular shape filled with swirling dark forms above a cone-like structure with jagged, vertical lines. The circular element resembles a distorted face or a cloudy planet, while the triangular cone below it suggests movement or texture. Under the cone, a horizontal band of irregular shapes extends across the image. The composition appears to depict familiar objects against a black background.
Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute, Untitled, 1963, lithograph (stone) in black on white Arches paper, Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith, 1983.18.505

Untitled

Sonia Gechtoff, Tamarind Institute · 1963 · lithograph (stone) in black on white Arches paper ·  Accession ID  1983.18.505