The artwork, titled “Study for a Homage to the Square,” was created by Josef Albers in 1949. This piece is rendered in oil on paper and belongs to the Hard Edge Painting art movement. The artwork, with dimensions of 40 x 40 cm, is abstract in genre and is part of the “Homage to the Square” series.
The artwork depicts a composition comprising concentric squares, each nested within the other. The outermost square is off-white, followed by a grey square and a black central square. The use of stark, solid colors and precise geometric shapes exemplifies the principles of Hard Edge Painting. The simplicity and clarity in the arrangement highlight Albers’ exploration of color relationships and spatial perception. This piece serves as an intricate study in the consistency and purity of geometrical forms and their interaction with color.
