Creative Arts Workshop – CAW Pop-Up Auction 2015
Auction Ends: Mar 2, 2015 08:00 PM EST

Art

Lithograph by Josef Albers

Item Number
112
Estimated Value
1000 USD
Sold
850 USD to pf8d009f5
Number of Bids
4  -  Bid History

Item Description

Josef Albers Lithograph.  A rare palette from the series "Varient" in six colors.  Illusionary transparencies with gray.  Formulation: Articulation Portfolio II, Print 18. Printed on Mohawk superfine paper by Harry N. Abrams and Ives-Sillman.   34" x 20". Framed by Dwight Pedersen.

Item Special Note

Josef Albers (1886-1976) is best known for his work as an abstract painter and printmaker who formed the basis for the color theory of chromatic interactions. He was a great influence on American artists, as well as an important educator. He is best known for the works that make up his Homage to the Square series created between 1950 and 1975. Albers’ work is included in major museums throughout the world. His exhibition history includes shows at the Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, as well as museums and galleries around the world. He was the chairman of the art department at Yale University School of Art.

The Formulation: Articulation series 1972 is a rare portfolio spanning 40 years of Albers' best work, selected by the artist himself.  Each silkscreen depicts many of the artist's  main concerns in art creation, including perception of color and spatial geometry.