Marisol (Marisol Escobar) (American, born France, 1930-2016)
published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)
Catalpa Maiden about to Touch Herself
INV-9794
Marisol (Marisol Escobar) (American, born France, 1930-2016)
published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)1973
Catalpa Maiden about to Touch Herself
Marisol (Marisol Escobar) (American, born France, 1930-2016) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955) →lithographprint
Date
1973
Medium
Color lithograph on gray handmade wove paper
Dimensions
Image/sheet: 102 × 72 cm (40 3/16 × 28 3/8 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
U.L.A.E. Collection acquired through a challenge grant of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dittmer; purchased with funds provided by supporters of the Department of Prints and Drawings; Centennial Endowment; Margaret Fisher Endowment Fund
Although Marisol made this print almost ten years after The Kiss, she was still involved in self-portraiture and erotic themes. Here, the title refers to the catalpa tree in the Grosmans' yard, the leaves of which the artist used to create stencils of her arms, hands, and lips.
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