“Derrière le Miroir,” created by Ellsworth Kelly in 1964, is an abstract piece belonging to the Hard Edge Painting movement. The artwork features bold, clear-cut edges and solid colors that emphasize its geometric composition.
The artwork consists principally of a striking juxtaposition of two vivid, solid colors—green and orange. A substantial rectangular shape with rounded corners, rendered in bright orange, occupies the lower portion of the canvas, set against a contrasting background of deep, rich green. This simplistic yet commanding combination of colors and forms is characteristic of Kelly’s approach to abstraction, focusing on the harmony and balance of pure geometric shapes. Through the precise use of color fields and clean lines, the artwork exemplifies the minimalist aesthetics and visual clarity pivotal to the Hard Edge Painting style.
