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Adolph Gottlieb — Pink Ground
Adolph Gottlieb

Pink Ground

Adolph Gottlieb's *Pink Ground* is a vibrant screenprint in colors on wove paper that exemplifies his signature Burst series, featuring bold, gestural forms suspended against a luminous field. The composition balances a soft, hovering circular mass above a raw, explosive mark, creating a dynamic tension between order and chaos. Gottlieb's masterful use of color and form reflects his Abstract Expressionist roots while demonstrating the graphic precision achievable through the screenprint medium.

Medium
Screenprint in colors, on wove paper, with full margins.
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Literature: Associated American Artists 77

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Editions & Works on Paper

February 7, 2026

Estimate: $1,500$2,500

Sold: $8,385

Lot 141

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Adolph Gottlieb, Pink Ground

Adolph Gottlieb's *Pink Ground* is a vibrant screenprint in colors on wove paper that exemplifies his signature Burst series, featuring bold, gestural forms suspended against a luminous field. The composition balances a soft, hovering circular mass above a raw, explosive mark, creating a dynamic tension between order and chaos. Gottlieb's masterful use of color and form reflects his Abstract Expressionist roots while demonstrating the graphic precision achievable through the screenprint medium.

Medium
Screenprint in colors, on wove paper, with full margins.
Dimensions
60.3 x 45.1 cm
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Mid Century Modern, Print Edition, Contemplative Mood, Male Artist, Warm Color Palette, Pictograph Style, American Artist, Screenprint, Abstract Expressionism, Geometric Abstraction, Works on Paper, Modern Master

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