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Ellsworth Kelly — Two Blacks and White
Ellsworth Kelly

Two Blacks and White

Two Blacks and White is a striking screenprint by Ellsworth Kelly that exemplifies his mastery of hard-edge abstraction through the bold interplay of two deep black forms set against a pristine white ground. The embossing technique adds a subtle tactile dimension to the composition, creating gentle variations in the paper's surface that reward close physical inspection. Printed on Special Arjomari paper with full margins, the work reflects Kelly's enduring commitment to the precise relationship between form, color, and the material qualities of his chosen medium.

Medium
Screenprint in black with embossing, on Special Arjomari paper, with full margins,

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Evening & Day Editions

October 28, 2013

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Ellsworth Kelly, Two Blacks and White

Two Blacks and White is a striking screenprint by Ellsworth Kelly that exemplifies his mastery of hard-edge abstraction through the bold interplay of two deep black forms set against a pristine white ground. The embossing technique adds a subtle tactile dimension to the composition, creating gentle variations in the paper's surface that reward close physical inspection. Printed on Special Arjomari paper with full margins, the work reflects Kelly's enduring commitment to the precise relationship between form, color, and the material qualities of his chosen medium.

Medium
Screenprint in black with embossing, on Special Arjomari paper, with full margins,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, 20th Century, Male Artist, Hard-Edge Painting, American Artist, Screenprint, Geometric Abstraction, Stark Mood, Established Artist, Minimalism, Black and White

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro, Sebastián In Situ, Melissa Avery, Hamilton Selway Gallery, Carolyn Lynx, Sharrissa Iqbal, Art Institute of Chicago