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Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

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Ellsworth Kelly, Black Variation I, lithograph with a curved black form against a white background, highlighting geometric abstraction.

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Black Variation I, from Second Curve Series - Lithograph on Rives BFK wove paper - Signed in pencil and inscribed - With the blindstamp of the publisher, Gemini G.E.L., and with their inkstamp on the verso. // Ellsworth Kelly's Black Variation I (1973-75) is a lithograph from the Second Curve Series, printed on Rives BFK wove paper. Measuring 42.6 x 34 inches, the piece features a large black form that curves gracefully across the composition, creating a dynamic interaction with the negative white space. The simplicity and elegance of the shape highlight Kelly's focus on pure form and the relationship between positive and negative space, a hallmark of his minimalist aesthetic. The stark contrast between black and white amplifies the visual impact, encouraging the viewer to explore the balance and tension within the composition. Signed and inscribed by the artist, the print is a striking example of Kelly’s mastery in geometric abstraction.

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Ellsworth Kelly

Black Variation I, 1973-75

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Black Variation I, from Second Curve Series - Lithograph on Rives BFK wove paper - Signed in pencil and inscribed - With the blindstamp of the publisher, Gemini G.E.L., and with their inkstamp on the verso. // Ellsworth Kelly's Black Variation I (1973-75) is a lithograph from the Second Curve Series, printed on Rives BFK wove paper. Measuring 42.6 x 34 inches, the piece features a large black form that curves gracefully across the composition, creating a dynamic interaction with the negative white space. The simplicity and elegance of the shape highlight Kelly's focus on pure form and the relationship between positive and negative space, a hallmark of his minimalist aesthetic. The stark contrast between black and white amplifies the visual impact, encouraging the viewer to explore the balance and tension within the composition. Signed and inscribed by the artist, the print is a striking example of Kelly’s mastery in geometric abstraction.

Artwork Copyright © Ellsworth Kelly
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Ellsworth Kelly's Colored Paper Image XVI, mixed media, horizontal bands of blue, yellow, and red with rough paper texture.

Ellsworth Kelly

Colored Paper Image XVI (Blue/Yellow/Red), 1976

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

Inquire For Price

Ellsworth Kelly, Mallarmé Suite: Green, 1992, lithograph featuring a large green plane on Rives BFK wove paper, minimalistic and signed.

Ellsworth Kelly

Mallarmé Suite: Green, 1992

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 11,500

Ellsworth Kelly, Mallarmé Suite: Blue, 1992, lithograph featuring a large blue plane on Rives BFK wove paper, minimalistic and signed.

Ellsworth Kelly

Mallarmé Suite: Blue, 1992

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 11,500

Ellsworth Kelly, Black Variation I, lithograph with a curved black form against a white background, highlighting geometric abstraction.

Ellsworth Kelly

Black Variation I, 1973-75

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 22,000 - 27,000

Ellsworth Kelly States of the River portfolio of eight lithographs with bold black strokes evoking fluid movement on white background.

Ellsworth Kelly

States Of The River (portfolio Of 8), 2005

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 160,000 - 190,000

Ellsworth Kelly's Dark Blue and Red, lithograph, showing two adjacent squares, one in dark blue and the other in red.

Ellsworth Kelly

Dark Blue And Red (Bleu Foncé Et Rouge), 1964 -1965

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 13,500

Ellsworth Kelly's Untitled (Blue Curve), lithograph, features a bold blue curved shape on a white background, minimalist composition.

Ellsworth Kelly

Untitled (Blue Curve), 1982

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 15,750

Ellsworth Kelly Conques lithograph with curved black rectangle on white background from Third Curve series

Ellsworth Kelly

Conques (from The Third Curve Series), 1976

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 7,390

Ellsworth Kelly Black/Brown lithograph showing tilted quadrilateral divided diagonally into black and brown color fields on white background

Ellsworth Kelly

Black/Brown, 1970–72

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 7,390

Ellsworth Kelly Orange and Blue over Yellow lithograph with orange rectangle and blue oval on yellow field

Ellsworth Kelly

Orange And Blue Over Yellow, 1964-65

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Ellsworth Kelly, Blue with Black II, 1972-74, minimalist screenprint with a blue rectangle overlapping a black square on white paper.

Ellsworth Kelly

Blue With Black II, 1972-74

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 18,900

Ellsworth Kelly Black/White/Black, 1970 lithograph, geometric black and white bands in trapezoidal composition, minimalist style.

Ellsworth Kelly

Black/White/Black, 1970

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 10,350

Ellsworth Kelly, Black and White, lithograph. Minimalist black abstract shape with a rectangular cutout, centered on a white background.

Ellsworth Kelly

Black And White, 1964-65

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 14,500 - 16,500

Ellsworth Kelly, Canigou - from the Third Curve series, lithograph. Bold black rectangle with curved edge on a white background.

Ellsworth Kelly

Canigou - From The Third Curve Series, 1973-1976

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 6,600

Ellsworth Kelly’s Black (Noir) (1964-65), minimalist lithograph, large black symmetrical shape on white background.

Ellsworth Kelly

Black (Noir), 1964-65

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Ellsworth Kelly's Black with White, lithograph featuring a large black rectangle with a central white rectangle on a white background.

Ellsworth Kelly

Black With White, 1964-65

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 22,500

Ellsworth Kelly, Colored Paper Image XIX, mixed media. Five vertical color strips in brown, blue, black, green, and blue on textured paper.

Ellsworth Kelly

Colored Paper Image XIX, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Mixed Media

USD 22,900

Ellsworth Kelly, Green Curve with Radius of 20', 1974, lithograph with embossing featuring a bold green curve on white Arjomari paper.

Ellsworth Kelly

Green Curve With Radius Of 20', 1974

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 17,800

Ellsworth Kelly’s Wall etching; minimalist black square on white paper, emphasizing geometric simplicity and abstraction.

Ellsworth Kelly

Wall, 1976-1979

Limited Edition Print

Etching And Aquatint

USD 6,790

Ellsworth Kelly’s Jacmel screen-print; black triangle intersects white diagonal rectangle on white background, minimal geometric composition.

Ellsworth Kelly

Jacmel, 1978-1980

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 8,500

Ellsworth Kelly's Black, from the 9 Portfolio, lithograph, features a bold black arch-like shape on a white background, emphasizing minimalism.

Ellsworth Kelly

Black, From The 9 Portfolio, 1972

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 7,650

Ellsworth Kelly's Untitled (Orange/Black) 1972 lithograph with a solid orange top half and black bottom half in minimalist style.

Ellsworth Kelly

Untitled (Orange/Black), 1972

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 17,750

Ellsworth Kelly, Wall (AXSOM 177), etching and aquatint with black square on white paper, minimalist abstract design.

Ellsworth Kelly

Wall (AXSOM 177), 1976-1979

Limited Edition Print

Etching And Aquatint

USD 9,100

Richard Diebenkorn, Softground Cross, from Four Softgrounds, etching with intersecting lines and grid-like structure, minimalistic black and white.

Ellsworth Kelly

The Thames, 2005

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 11,700

Ellsworth Kelly Tournes lithograph, large black curved form on white background, minimalist abstract composition.

Ellsworth Kelly

Tournes , 1973-76

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 15,000 - 19,000

Ellsworth Kelly Germigny lithograph, black shape on white background with a subtle curved line dividing the composition.

Ellsworth Kelly

Germigny , 1973-76

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

USD 15,000 - 19,000

Ellsworth Kelly, Green/White, lithograph. Bold green inverted triangle above small white triangle on clean background.

Ellsworth Kelly

Green/White, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Ellsworth Kelly, Blue Green Black Red, lithograph. Four horizontal bands in blue, green, black, and red on a light background.

Ellsworth Kelly

Blue Green Black Red, 1971

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

Ellsworth Kelly’s Dartmouth lithograph; five vertical colored rectangles (yellow, green, blue, red, orange) on white background, minimalist design.

Ellsworth Kelly

Dartmouth, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

Currently Not Available

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