Sol LewittGeometric Figure
1987
Gouache on paper
32.68 x 25.2 in ( 83 x 64 cm )ZoomInquiry - Geometric Figure, 1987
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Inquiry - Geometric Figure, 1987
Provenance
John Weber Gallery, New York
Paula Cooper Gallery, New York
Private Collection, New York
Christie's, New York
Private Collection, Paris
Artwork's description
Sol LeWitt's Geometric Figure, created in 1987, reflects his minimalist, conceptual approach.
The work shows a simple geometrical form, probably a parallelepiped, with a strong contrast between a black surface and a dark red top.
This combination of colors and angles creates an illusion of depth and a play on perception.
LeWitt, a key figure of Minimalism, uses geometry here to explore the relationship between form, color and space. Rather than seeking to represent a particular object, he systematizes shapes to emphasize their visual impact.
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