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Frank Stella — Les Indes Galantescolored
Frank Stella — Les Indes Galantescolored
Frank Stella

Les Indes Galantescolored

1962

This vibrant geometric composition features a series of concentric squares rendered in bold, contrasting colors including orange, teal, yellow, and green. The nested rectangular forms create a mesmerizing optical effect, with each layer precisely outlined to emphasize the linear progression toward the center. The work exemplifies the artist's exploration of color relationships and spatial perception through fundamental geometric forms. Executed with graphite, the piece demonstrates meticulous draftsmanship and the calculated use of color theory to generate visual movement and depth on a two dimensional plane.

Medium
pencil and graphite on paper
Overall

Notes

Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.

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Contemporary Day Auction

May 15, 2026

Estimate: $80,000$120,000

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Frank Stella, Les Indes Galantescolored, 1962

This vibrant geometric composition features a series of concentric squares rendered in bold, contrasting colors including orange, teal, yellow, and green. The nested rectangular forms create a mesmerizing optical effect, with each layer precisely outlined to emphasize the linear progression toward the center. The work exemplifies the artist's exploration of color relationships and spatial perception through fundamental geometric forms. Executed with graphite, the piece demonstrates meticulous draftsmanship and the calculated use of color theory to generate visual movement and depth on a two dimensional plane.

Medium
pencil and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 12.7 x 12.7 cm
Year
1962
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Contemporary Abstract, Vibrant Palette, Minimalist Design, Op Art, Color Field, Color Theory, Geometric Abstraction, Optical Illusion, Nested Forms, Graphite Drawing, Concentric Squares, Linear Composition

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Collected by

Carolyn Lynx, Alex Capecelatro