The artwork, titled “Variant/Adobe,” was created by the artist Josef Albers in 1947. Rendered using oil on masonite, this piece belongs to the art movement known as Hard Edge Painting. Measuring 30 x 45 cm, it is a work within the abstract genre and is part of the “Adobe/Variants” series.
The artwork is characterized by its use of rectangular shapes and a bold selection of colors. Dominated by a rich interplay of dark and bright hues, the central composition features a sequence of nested rectangles, with a prominent use of orange, red, and dark brown to create depth and contrast. The geometric precision and sharp edges exemplify the principles of Hard Edge Painting, where slight variations in color intensity highlight the optical effects and spatial relationships. Each color block appears meticulously applied, giving the piece a sense of structured simplicity and profound visual clarity.
