Original Josef Albers color silkscreen titled XVII-1b, a vibrant composition from the artist's celebrated Color Studies series exploring the interaction and perception of color. Plate Size: 25.5 x 33 cm. This is an original limited edition silkscreen printed by the renowned Josef Keller Press, Germany, in 1963. The work features Albers' signature geometric arrangement and masterful use of red, green, and yellow hues. The small dot visible in the corner is an intentional element of Albers' color testing process and is an authentic part of the original composition.
Artwork comes with Gallery Prepared Documentation, which includes a Certificate of Authenticity, Provenance Documentation, and additional authentication materials prepared by Modern Now™.
Among the most influential artists and educators of the twentieth century, Josef Albers transformed modern art through his groundbreaking investigations into color relationships and visual perception. His Color Studies remain some of the most important works of postwar abstraction and continue to influence artists, designers, and architects worldwide.
Artist: Josef Albers
Title: XVII-1b
Medium: Original Limited Edition Silkscreen
Printer: Josef Keller Press, Germany (1963)
Edition: Limited Edition
Size: 25.5 × 33 cm
Condition: Excellent, professionally preserved
Professionally custom framed using museum-grade archival materials to ensure long-term preservation and exceptional presentation:
All framing is completed in-house by Modern Now™, utilizing the same archival standards used for artworks exhibited in our gallery.
Arrives ready to hang.
This is an authentic limited edition silkscreen produced by the Josef Keller Press in 1963 and should not be confused with later reproductions, decorative prints, or poster editions. Accompanying documentation provides authentication and provenance for the artwork.
Josef Albers is internationally recognized as one of the most significant pioneers of modern abstraction and color theory. Through his systematic exploration of form and color relationships, Albers created works that challenge viewers' perception and demonstrate how colors influence one another when viewed in combination.
XVII-1b exemplifies Albers' lifelong investigation into visual interaction and chromatic harmony. The bold arrangement of red, green, and yellow creates a dynamic optical experience while maintaining the elegant simplicity that characterizes his most celebrated works. The composition highlights the artist's revolutionary belief that color is never perceived in isolation but is continually affected by surrounding hues.
Today, Albers' works are represented in major museum collections worldwide and remain highly sought after by collectors of modern and postwar art for their historical significance, aesthetic sophistication, and enduring influence on contemporary visual culture.
The custom frame is selected upon purchase and may vary based on availability. Our designer is happy to work with you to select a frame that best complements your aesthetic preferences and interior space.
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A museum-caliber Josef Albers original limited edition silkscreen, professionally framed and accompanied by complete documentation, representing an exceptional opportunity for collectors of Bauhaus art, geometric abstraction, and important twentieth-century modernism.