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Josef Albers (American, 1888–1976). Study for Homage to the Square "High Tenor," 1959. Oil on masonite, 18 × 18 in. (45.7 × 45.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, 1995.197.2. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1995.197.2_SL1.jpg)
Josef Albers (American, 1888–1976). Study for Homage to the Square "High Tenor," 1959. Oil on masonite, 18 × 18 in. (45.7 × 45.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, 1995.197.2. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1995.197.2_bw.jpg)
Study for Homage to the Square "High Tenor"
Josef Albers
Contemporary Art
On View:
Josef Albers used abstract painting to understand how colors interact in two-dimensional spaces. This rendering of nested squares in shades of yellow and ochre is part of an experimental series of 1960s paintings and prints. Albers minutely documented these investigations in mathematical proportions and color theory, adjusting variables such as the size, number, and color of squares. Like Atta Kwami, his color work reflected cultural observations. While both Albers and past scholars foregrounded his scientific interest in color, new research has revealed the deep influence of the colors and shapes of historic Mexican art and architecture on his self-styled Homages.
MEDIUM
Oil on masonite
DATES
1959
DIMENSIONS
18 × 18 in. (45.7 × 45.7 cm)
frame: 18 1/4 × 18 1/4 × 1 in. (46.4 × 46.4 × 2.5 cm) (show scale)
SIGNATURE
Recto: initialed and dated lower right: A 59
Verso: marked, "diminuenda" in chalk with title, signature, date, dimensions, and color notes
COLLECTIONS
Contemporary Art
ACCESSION NUMBER
1995.197.2
CREDIT LINE
Gift of The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
JAF #363
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Josef Albers (American, 1888–1976). Study for Homage to the Square "High Tenor," 1959. Oil on masonite, 18 × 18 in. (45.7 × 45.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, 1995.197.2. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1995.197.2_SL1.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 1995.197.2_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
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