Stack BluesSean Scully · 2017
2017
274.0 x 121.0 cm
Museum of London
Part of Sean Scully’s Landline series of works, Stack Blues is a sculpture borne out of the artist’s preoccupation with the horizon.
Sean Scully (1945 –)
Sean Scully (b. 1945) is an acclaimed Irish-American painter known for his abstract stripe paintings and architectural compositions. Explore his journey from Minimalism to emotional abstraction, featured in museums globally.
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About this artwork
- Title: Stack Blues
- Artist: Sean Scully
- Year: 2017
- Original dimensions: 274.0 x 121.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museum of London
- Main color: Espresso
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
Questions & Answers
Which color stands out most in "Stack Blues"?
The color that stands out most in "Stack Blues" is espresso (#5b5e5b). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.
How does "Stack Blues" balance light and dark?
"Stack Blues" is shadow overall, and its luminance is soft shadow.
At what age did Sean Scully make "Stack Blues"?
Sean Scully made "Stack Blues" at the age of 72. The artist was born in 1945 and the work is dated 2017.