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Josef Albers — Study for Homage to the Square: Soaring
Josef Albers

Study for Homage to the Square: Soaring

Josef Albers' study for his 'Homage to the Square' series presents nested colored squares in oil on Masonite, exploring optical perception and color interaction. The work is part of Albers' lifelong investigation into the relationship between color and form.

Medium
oil on Masonite
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Contemporary Art Day Auction

May 13, 2021

Estimate: $450,000 – $650,000

Lot 231

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Alex Capecelatro

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About this work

Josef Albers, Study for Homage to the Square: Soaring

Josef Albers' study for his 'Homage to the Square' series presents nested colored squares in oil on Masonite, exploring optical perception and color interaction. The work is part of Albers' lifelong investigation into the relationship between color and form.

Medium
oil on Masonite
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Geometric, Albers, Modern Art, Color Theory, Optical Art, Oil, Abstract

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Collected by

Alex Capecelatro