The artwork “Nine Squares” by Ellsworth Kelly, created in 1977, exemplifies the Hard Edge Painting art movement and belongs to the abstract genre.
The artwork consists of a grid of nine squares arranged in rows of three by three. Each square is a vivid block of color, meticulously painted with sharp, defined edges, characteristic of Hard Edge Painting. The colors used are green, yellow, dark blue, light blue, black, orange, light green, and purple. The composition emphasizes simplicity and geometric precision, with each square contrasting against a white background, creating a striking visual impact through its bold use of color and form.
