Josef Albers, Variants

Josef Albers
Variants

1942
drypoint etching on paper
6 h x 8.75 w in (15 x 22 cm)

This extremely rare print is an early example of Albers' first experiments with intaglio techniques. The composition of overlapping forms and intersecting lines emerged from an exercise taught in Albers' drawing class during his time at the Art Academy in Mexico City.

Sheet measures: 8.25 h x 10.5 w inches
Signed, titled, numbered, dated and inscribed 'Variants 6/20 To Rudolf Kolisch Sept 44 A Albers 42'. This work is number 6 from the edition of 20 printed by Swan Press, Chicago.

Literature: Danilowitz 93