The artwork, titled “Black from Suite of Twenty-Seven Color Lithographs,” was created by Ellsworth Kelly in 1964. It belongs to the Hard Edge Painting movement and falls under the abstract genre. This piece is part of the series known as “Twenty-Seven Color Lithographs.”
The artwork features a minimalist design, characteristic of Kelly’s style, with bold and sharp edges. It comprises a black silhouette on a contrasting white background. The form is simple and geometric, depicting a shape that might be interpreted differently by each viewer due to its abstract nature. The composition focuses on the interplay between shape and color, emphasizing stark contrasts and clean lines. This lithograph exemplifies the principles of Hard Edge Painting, where clarity of form and precision in execution are paramount.
