“Study for Tiger” is an abstract artwork created by Ellsworth Kelly in the year 1952. The artwork is a notable example of the Hard Edge Painting art movement. This genre is characterized by its emphasis on clear, crisp distinctions between areas of color.
The artwork presents a balanced composition featuring four distinct color blocks: yellow, red, orange, and black. The top left corner is occupied by a yellow square, directly adjacent to a smaller red rectangle on the right. Completing the sequence of colors at the top, an even smaller orange rectangle lies to the right of the red. The lower half of the artwork is divided into a large black square to the right, while the left side is an expansive area of white, dominating the lower left segment. The clear geometrical forms and solid, contrasting colors exemplify the Hard Edge Painting approach, reflecting a meticulous, methodical pattern devoid of any excessively intricate details.
