Peter Takal

Wood
1963–1964

Detailed close-up of tree bark texture in a monochrome artwork.
Detailed close-up of tree bark texture in a monochrome artwork.

Not on view

Date
1963–1964

Classification
Prints

Medium
Lithograph

Dimensions
Sheet: 30 1/16 × 22 1/4in. (76.4 × 56.5 cm) Image: 30 1/16 × 22 1/4in. (76.4 × 56.5 cm)

Accession number
67.49.10

Edition
8/20 | 9 Tamarind prints, APs, TPs

Publication
Printed by Heu Tyler; published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Inc.

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of the artist

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

API
artworks/5654

Part of a series:

Of Nature, Of Man

20 works

Abstract line drawing of vegetation with a dense cluster of lines at the bottom resembling a reflection on water.
Sketch of a delicate plant with intricate leaves on a plain background.
Sketch of a bustling cafe interior with patrons at tables, detailed in a loose, linear style.
An artwork featuring a handwritten script in the lower right corner on a textured off-white background.
Sketches of three birds in different poses with newspaper print overlay on a beige background.
Sketch of a woman in profile with abstract, textured lines on a beige background.
Sketch of a vase with flowers on a table by an open door, with a view of the landscape outside.
A detailed pencil sketch of the back of a person's head and upper back, showing wavy hair tied up loosely and a textured garment. The drawing is on cream-colored paper.
Sketch of a rough sea with dynamic waves crashing against a cliff, depicted in a minimalist style.

Peter Takal
23 works in the collection

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