Artwork
'Homage to the Square V
'Homage to the Square V is a print by Josef Albers. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Homage to the Square V is a 1967 silkscreen print by Josef Albers, featuring concentric squares in varying red tones.
Subject & Meaning
The print explores the relationship between color and shape, using identical red hues in different sizes to create a sense of depth and visual tension. The artist's use of simple geometric forms belies a deeper investigation into the interactions between color and form.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by flat, bright colors and a clean, geometric composition. The silkscreen process allowed for a high degree of precision and consistency, resulting in a crisp, graphic image.
History & Provenance
Homage to the Square V was printed by Poldi Domberger on Schoellers Hammer cardboard and published by Galerie Der Spiegel in Cologne as part of an unnumbered portfolio. The edition consists of 125 sheets, with this example signed and numbered 103 in pencil.
Artist & collection
Artist
Josef Albers ( AL-bərz, US also AHL-, German: ; March 19, 1888 – March 25, 1976) was a German-born American artist and educator who is considered one of the most influential 20th-century art teachers in the United States.
