Henry Pearson (American, 1914-2006), Part III, 1964 Lithograph
Henry Pearson (American, 1914–2006) was a painter, printmaker, and sculptor associated with the development of Op Art during the 1960s. Trained in theatrical design at Yale University, Pearson later worked as a cartographer in the Army Air Corps, and the contour lines of topographic maps became an important source for his art. His paintings and prints use closely spaced, undulating lines that gather into circles, waves, and shifting landlike forms, creating optical movement while retaining the irregularity of hand drawing. Pearson was included in the Museum of Modern Art’s influential 1965 exhibition The Responsive Eye, and his work is represented in major collections including the Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Gallery of Art, and Whitney Museum of American Art.
Part III is a 1964 zinc-plate lithograph in red-orange on Rives BFK paper, printed by John Dowell and published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Los Angeles. The composition consists of a large circular form divided by uneven horizontal bands that grow progressively narrower toward the bottom, creating the appearance of a setting sun, layered terrain, or rippling water. Inscribed “Tamarind Impression ‘Part III’” in pencil lower left and signed and dated “Pearson ’64” lower right, identifying this as one of nine Tamarind impressions outside the numbered edition of 20; with Tamarind and John Dowell blindstamps lower right and workshop number 1063 on the verso. Sheet measures approximately 12 × 11 inches; image approximately 6.5 × 6.5 inches. Condition appears good overall, with remnants of previous hinging at the upper verso; otherwise presenting with strong color and deckled edges. Provenance of Martin and Enid Gleich.
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11 x 12 in
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Henry Pearson (American, 1914–2006) was a painter, printmaker, and sculptor associated with the development of Op Art during the 1960s. Trained in theatrical design at Yale University, Pearson later worked as a cartographer in the Army Air Corps, and the contour lines of topographic maps became an important source for his art. His paintings and prints use closely spaced, undulating lines that gather into circles, waves, and shifting landlike forms, creating optical movement while retaining the irregularity of hand drawing. Pearson was included in the Museum of Modern Art’s influential 1965 exhibition The Responsive Eye, and his work is represented in major collections including the Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Gallery of Art, and Whitney Museum of American Art.
Part III is a 1964 zinc-plate lithograph in red-orange on Rives BFK paper, printed by John Dowell and published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Los Angeles. The composition consists of a large circular form divided by uneven horizontal bands that grow progressively narrower toward the bottom, creating the appearance of a setting sun, layered terrain, or rippling water. Inscribed “Tamarind Impression ‘Part III’” in pencil lower left and signed and dated “Pearson ’64” lower right, identifying this as one of nine Tamarind impressions outside the numbered edition of 20; with Tamarind and John Dowell blindstamps lower right and workshop number 1063 on the verso. Sheet measures approximately 12 × 11 inches; image approximately 6.5 × 6.5 inches. Condition appears good overall, with remnants of previous hinging at the upper verso; otherwise presenting with strong color and deckled edges. Provenance of Martin and Enid Gleich.
Condition
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Dimensions
11 x 12 in
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Time, Location
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