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Josef Albers — WLS IV, from White Line Squares (Series I)
Josef Albers

WLS IV, from White Line Squares (Series I)

A testament to Albers' lifelong fascination with the interaction of color, this lithograph features concentric squares of subtly shifting hues separated by a delicate white line that appears to radiate its own luminous energy. The white line, central to this series, creates an optical illusion of depth and spatial tension, causing the surrounding colors to vibrate and transform in the viewer's perception. Printed on Arches Cover paper, the work exemplifies Albers' precise and methodical exploration of how colors influence and alter one another when placed in close proximity.

Medium
Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins.

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April 24, 2018

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Josef Albers, WLS IV, from White Line Squares (Series I)

A testament to Albers' lifelong fascination with the interaction of color, this lithograph features concentric squares of subtly shifting hues separated by a delicate white line that appears to radiate its own luminous energy. The white line, central to this series, creates an optical illusion of depth and spatial tension, causing the surrounding colors to vibrate and transform in the viewer's perception. Printed on Arches Cover paper, the work exemplifies Albers' precise and methodical exploration of how colors influence and alter one another when placed in close proximity.

Medium
Lithograph in colors, on Arches Cover paper, with full margins.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Abstract Art, Serene Mood, Mid Century Modern, Male Artist, Op Art, German-American Artist, Color Theory, Geometric Abstraction, Bauhaus, Square Format, Minimalist Composition, Modern Master, Warm Tones, Lithograph, Print Series

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