The artwork “Study for Variant” was created by Josef Albers in 1947. This piece, rendered in oil on paper, exemplifies the Hard Edge Painting movement and measures 23 x 31 cm. Falling within the abstract genre, it showcases Albers’ characteristic exploration of geometric forms and color interaction.
The artwork features a composition of nested rectangles in a palette of warm earth tones, including shades of orange, red, brown, and black. The central configuration prominently displays a block-like form with a distinct contrast between the darker inner shapes and the surrounding lighter hues. The precise, clean lines and clear distinctions between color blocks are a hallmark of the Hard Edge Painting movement, reflecting Albers’ acute sensitivity to the perception of color and spatial relationships.
