The artwork, titled “Awnings, Avenue Matignon” and created by Ellsworth Kelly in 1950, is a fine example of the Hard Edge Painting movement within the abstract art genre.
This piece features a series of vertical rectangular shapes arranged in a row. Each of these rectangles is divided into two distinct sections: one painted in a solid blue color and the other in white, creating a visual rhythm across the composition. The shapes are outlined with precise lines, emphasizing the clean edges and geometric forms characteristic of Hard Edge Painting. The simplicity and clarity of the design evoke a sense of minimalism and abstraction, highlighting Kelly’s interest in exploring pure form and color.
