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Josef Albers — Ten Variants
Josef Albers

Ten Variants

Created in 1966, this portfolio by Josef Albers consists of ten silkscreen prints exploring his lifelong fascination with color interaction and perception. Each variant presents subtle shifts in hue and tone within precise geometric compositions, demonstrating how the same structural framework can produce dramatically different visual experiences. Published by Ives-Sillman in New Haven, this limited edition of 300 signed sets is housed in an original cloth-covered slip case, making it a distinguished example of Albers' systematic yet deeply nuanced approach to color theory.

Medium
all signed with initials, titled, dated `66' and numbered 136-200 in pencil, also numbered 136/300 in black ink on the reverse of the title page (there was also an unsigned edition of 100), published by Ives-Sillman, New Haven (with their blindstamp), all contained in original cloth-covered slip case.

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Evening & Day Editions

October 26, 2015

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Josef Albers, Ten Variants

Created in 1966, this portfolio by Josef Albers consists of ten silkscreen prints exploring his lifelong fascination with color interaction and perception. Each variant presents subtle shifts in hue and tone within precise geometric compositions, demonstrating how the same structural framework can produce dramatically different visual experiences. Published by Ives-Sillman in New Haven, this limited edition of 300 signed sets is housed in an original cloth-covered slip case, making it a distinguished example of Albers' systematic yet deeply nuanced approach to color theory.

Medium
all signed with initials, titled, dated `66' and numbered 136-200 in pencil, also numbered 136/300 in black ink on the reverse of the title page (there was also an unsigned edition of 100), published by Ives-Sillman, New Haven (with their blindstamp), all contained in original cloth-covered slip case.
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Abstract Art, Mid Century Modern, Male Artist, Systematic Composition, Bauhaus Influence, Limited Edition Portfolio, Warm Color Palette, Renowned Modern Master, Op Art, German-American Artist, Screenprint, Abstract Expressionism, Color Field, Color Theory, Geometric Abstraction, Optical Art, Modernist Master, Minimalist Composition, Modern Master, Warm And Cool Tones, Abstract Composition

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