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Untitled, by Josef Albers, ink, 1964

Untitled

Josef Albers

1964

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1964 ink by Josef Albers, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Josef Albers
When & what style?
1964
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

The painting features a square shape with a black background, containing a smaller square in the center. The central square is a darker shade of gray than the outer square. The overall composition is simple, with clean lines and a focus on geometric shapes. The use of different shades of gray creates a sense of depth and contrast. This piece is characteristic of the artist's exploration of color and form. To learn more about the artist's work, look up Josef Albers.

About the artist

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Artist

Josef Albers

Josef Albers ( AL-bərz, US also AHL-, German: ; March 19, 1888 – March 25, 1976) was a German-born American artist and educator who is considered one of the most influential 20th-century art teachers in the United States.

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