Abstract Expressionist
JOSEF ALBERS (1888-1976) “Homage to the Square” Silkscreen Print
This silkscreen print by renowned German-born artist and educator Josef Albers (1888-1976) depicts an abstract composition for Albers’ famous series Homage to the Square. Squares in tones of green and chartreuse envelop one another, providing a masterful study of color and form: a testament to Albers’ genius and unmistakable, academic art style. Housed in an archival frame, this rare piece of fine art is signed and dated to 1973 by Albers along the bottom of the paper and is a must-have for any serious art collector.
About the Artist:
Joseph Albers (1888-1976) was born on March 19th, 1888 in Bottrop, Germany to a family of craftsmen and from an early age, had practical training in engraving glass, plumbing, and wiring, all of which would eventually lead to his versatility in handling diverse materials. Originally working as a schoolteacher, Albers began working as a printmaker in 1916, before moving to Munich in 1919 to study at the Weimar Bauhaus. In 1922, Albers joined the faculty of the Bauhaus, teaching alongside noted artists such as Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee. The Bauhaus was eventually closed in 1933 due to Nazi pressure, and many of the faculty left the country, with Albers emigrating to the United States. Famed architect Phillip Johnson, then a curator at the Museum of Modern Art, arranged for Albers to head up the painting program at the legendary Black Mountain College in North Carolina, where some of his most notable students included Robert Rauschenberg, Cy Twombly, and Ruth Asawa. Albers taught at Black Mountain College until 1950, when he left to lead the department of design at Yale University, teaching there until his retirement in 1958. The first living artist to be given solo shows at the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, Albers continued working as a painter and theorist, publishing his book Interaction of Color in 1963, now seen as a benchmark study in color theory. Albers died in New Haven, Connecticut on March 25th, 1976, cementing a legacy as one of the most important artists and educators of the 20th century.
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WASSILY KANDINSKY (1866-1944) “Circuit” Original Lithograph on Handmade Paper
Original lithograph on handmade paper by renowned Russian artist Wassily Kandinksy (1866-1944) depicts an abstracted composition of split planes and geometric forms. Generally regarded as the pioneer for abstraction in western art, Kandinsky’s work continues to be viewed favorably by museum curators and art historians for its expressive quality and masterful color treatments. Matted and housed in a handsome wooden frame, this original lithograph is sourced from an edition of 150, and is plate signed in the lower left hand corner of the print by the artist.
About the Artist:
Wassily Kandinsky was born in Moscow on December 16, 1866 to musical parents Lidia Ticheeva and Vasily Silvestrovich Kandinsky, a tea merchant. When Kandinsky was 5 years old, his parents divorced, and he moved to Odessa, where he learned to play the piano and cello in grammar school, studying drawing with a coach at this time as well. Although originally following his family’s wishes to study law, Kandinsky abandoned this career path after viewing an exhibition of French Impressionist paintings in Moscow, moving to Munich to pursue art full-time. Accepted into the prestigious Munich Academy of Art, Kandinsky’s studies were largely self-directed and after mastering traditional techniques of color and form, he set off on creating the more expressive, emotive works that would cement his legacy. Both world wars interfered with Kandinsky’s later career, and although he had achieved German citizenship, the Nazi regime labeled his work among the “degenerative arts”, with 57 of his works being confiscated. Fleeing to Neuilly-sur-Seine after Germany invaded France, Kandinsky lived a secluded life before dying in 1944 at the age of 77. Considered one of the pioneers of abstract art in the western art circles, Kandinsky continues to be a controversial and highly sought-out artist into the 21st century.
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WASSILY KANDINSKY (1866-1944) “Composition X” Original Lithograph on Handmade Paper
Original lithograph on handmade paper by renowned Russian artist Wassily Kandinksy (1866-1944) depicts an abstracted composition of split planes and geometric forms. Generally regarded as the pioneer for abstraction in western art, Kandinsky’s work continues to be viewed favorably by museum curators and art historians for its expressive quality and masterful color treatments. Matted and housed in a handsome wooden frame, this original lithograph is dated to 1939 and sourced from an edition of 150. Unsigned by Kandinsky, this print still displays his unmistakable touch.
About the Artist:
Wassily Kandinsky was born in Moscow on December 16, 1866 to musical parents Lidia Ticheeva and Vasily Silvestrovich Kandinsky, a tea merchant. When Kandinsky was 5 years old, his parents divorced, and he moved to Odessa, where he learned to play the piano and cello in grammar school, studying drawing with a coach at this time as well. Although originally following his family’s wishes to study law, Kandinsky abandoned this career path after viewing an exhibition of French Impressionist paintings in Moscow, moving to Munich to pursue art full-time. Accepted into the prestigious Munich Academy of Art, Kandinsky’s studies were largely self-directed and after mastering traditional techniques of color and form, he set off on creating the more expressive, emotive works that would cement his legacy. Both world wars interfered with Kandinsky’s later career, and although he had achieved German citizenship, the Nazi regime labeled his work among the “degenerative arts”, with 57 of his works being confiscated. Fleeing to Neuilly-sur-Seine after Germany invaded France, Kandinsky lived a secluded life before dying in 1944 at the age of 77. Considered one of the pioneers of abstract art in the western art circles, Kandinsky continues to be a controversial and highly sought-out artist into the 21st century.
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JACK MEANWELL (1919-2005) Abstract Oil on Canvas
Original oil on canvas by painter Jack Meanwell (1919-2005) offers a beautiful piece of authentic abstract expressionist art to the collection. Born in Canada, Meanwell spent most of his career in Cincinnati, Ohio and taught at the Art Academy of Cincinnati from 1976 to 2001. Rendered in heavy impasto brushstrokes, this original painting is mounted on the original stretcher bars and is signed by Meanwell at the bottom of the canvas.
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