


#14
1965
This geometric composition presents a carefully balanced arrangement of horizontal rectangular forms in a limited palette of deep maroon, light gray, and warm ochre. The nested rectangles create a rhythmic pattern of color and space, with the darker bands framing and alternating with lighter central zones, all contained within a substantial ochre border. The work exemplifies hard edge abstraction and color field painting practices of the 1960s, demonstrating Benjamin's systematic approach to composition through pure chromatic and formal relationships. The precise execution and flat application of oil paint emphasize the materiality of color itself rather than representational content. This numbered work reflects the artist's methodical exploration of visual harmony through elementary geometric means.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Overall
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Rago Auctions
Notes
Pure Edge: American Geometric Abstraction (Selected Works from MACBA Buenos Aires), Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 107. Signed and dated to upper right 'KB 65'.
🔨 Auction Lot
Pure Edge: American Geometric Abstraction (Selected Works from MACBA Buenos Aires)
May 1, 2026
Estimate: $15,000 – $25,000
Lot 107
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