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Geometrical Lotus

Print
1978 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This lithograph shows a computer-generated image created by Marcus West. The print was published by Motif Editions, which was established by Edward Booth-Clibborn. The firm had previously published the Cybernetic Serendipity collectors' set, in 1968. It went on to promote the work of young British artists such as David Hockney, Michael English and Allen Jones.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleGeometrical Lotus (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Lithograph on paper
Brief description
Lithograph in black ink on paper from a computer graphic, 'Geometrical Lotus', 1978, by Marcus West.
Physical description
Lithograph in black ink on paper of a computer graphic, mounted on board.
Dimensions
  • Height: 83.7cm
  • Width: 59.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Geometrical Lotus from a series of Computer Graphics by Marcus West © 1978 Motif Editions, 58, Frith Street, London W1. Printed in the United Kingdom.' (Printed across lower edge.)
Credit line
Given by the Computer Arts Society, supported by System Simulation Ltd, London
Summary
This lithograph shows a computer-generated image created by Marcus West. The print was published by Motif Editions, which was established by Edward Booth-Clibborn. The firm had previously published the Cybernetic Serendipity collectors' set, in 1968. It went on to promote the work of young British artists such as David Hockney, Michael English and Allen Jones.
Collection
Accession number
E.123-2008

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Record createdApril 8, 2009
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