Josef Albers
(1888-1976)
One plate from "Homage to the Square," 1964
Screenprint in colors on a double-size sheet of wove paper, folded as issued
Edition: 72/125
Initialed and dated in pencil lower right: A; numbered in pencil lower left
Image: 11i H x 11i W; Sheet (folded): 19i H x 15i W
Other Notes:
Josef Albers's "Homage to the Square" series is a collection of screenprints created by the German-American artist between 1962 and 1976. Each print in the series features a series of squares arranged within one another, with each square a different color. The series is characterized by its exploration of optical illusion, color theory, and the relationship between form and space. The prints were created using a meticulous printing process that involved layering colors on top of each other to achieve a precise and uniform appearance. Albers's "Homage to the Square" series is considered one of his most significant contributions to the art world, as well as one of the most influential works of abstract art of the 20th century.

Related artists include Anni Albers, Carmen Herrera, Ellsworth Kelly, Agnes Martin, Piet Mondrian, Kenneth Noland, Ad Reinhardt, Bridget Riley, and Frank Stella.

Overall very good condition. With full margins. The usual slight offsetting showing verso, all commensurate with age. A 2" long horizontal hairline stain in the upper left corner of the verso of the folded sheet. Framed floating, hinged to the back mat at the verso of the folded sheet with two tiny linen hinges.

Framed under Plexiglas: 19.25" H x 15.5" W x 0.75" D Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.