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Agnes Martin — graphite on paper
Agnes Martin

graphite on paper

1965

A graphite work on paper from 1965 representing Martin's foundational exploration of the grid as a symbol of innocence and natural order.

Medium
"When I first made a grid I happened to be thinking of the innocence of trees and then this grid came into my mind and I thought it represented innocence, and I still do, and so I painted it and then I was satisfied. I thought, this is my vision." Agnes Martin

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Morning Session

November 14, 2018

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Agnes Martin, graphite on paper, 1965

A graphite work on paper from 1965 representing Martin's foundational exploration of the grid as a symbol of innocence and natural order.

Medium
"When I first made a grid I happened to be thinking of the innocence of trees and then this grid came into my mind and I thought it represented innocence, and I still do, and so I painted it and then I was satisfied. I thought, this is my vision." Agnes Martin
Year
1965
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Graphite, Innocence, American Artist, Abstract, 1960s, Minimalism

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Alex Capecelatro