Untitled (Red and Gray)
Geometric Abstraction
1950
205.0 x 154.0 cm
Ad Reinhardt (1913 – 1967)
Explore Ad Reinhardt's (1913-1967) abstract art: iconic black paintings, geometric abstraction & influential Art-as-Art philosophy. A key figure in minimalism and Abstract Expressionism!
Orange-red and battleship-gray geometric forms are arranged in a loose grid in this vertical, abstract painting. Made entirely of vertical and horizontal lines, the forms are reminiscent of letters or hieroglyphs. Sometimes the red forms seem to float in front of a gray background, but then the contrast will flip so the gray comes forward, creating a subtle optical illusion.
About this artwork
- Title: Untitled (Red and Gray)
- Artist: Ad Reinhardt
- Year: 1950
- Original dimensions: 205.0 x 154.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color palette: Dark
- Keywords: minimalist painting, ad reinhardt painting, red gray color scheme
- Color hue: Warm Sunset Tones
- Perceived brightness: bright
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