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What is the meaning of Yellow Piece by Ellsworth Kelly?

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What is the meaning of Yellow Piece by Ellsworth Kelly?
The meaning of Yellow Piece by Ellsworth Kelly is open to interpretation, as the artist never explained its significance. Although highly abstract, Kelly’s paintings and prints are precise expressions in color and form of his sensory experience of the world. Yellow Piece marks the first time the American painter used shaped canvas for his work. It is a fine example of Minimalism, an art movement focused on reducing art to its most basic shapes. In Yellow Piece, the color yellow, evocative of warmth, appears on its own. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Ellsworth Kelly art.
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Ellsworth Kelly, Red Form, from Revue Cahiers d Art, 2012
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015), titled Formulaire rouge (Red Form), originates from the 2012 publication Revue Cahiers d'Art, 2012, no. 1, Ellsworth Kelly. ...
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2010s Hard-Edge Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Red Form" original lithograph
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 2012 on BFK Rives paper for a special issue celebrating the re-launch of the legendary art revue Cahiers d'Art. Size: 12 3/8 x 9 1/2 inches (3...
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2010s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Ellsworth Kelly, Orange Shape, from Derriere le Miroir, 1958
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015), titled Forme Orange (Orange Shape), originates from the historic 1958 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 110. Published by Maeght...
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1950s Hard-Edge Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Ellsworth Kelly, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, from Derriere le Miroir, 1964
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015), titled Rouge, bleu, vert, jaune (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow), originates from the historic 1964 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. ...
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1960s Hard-Edge Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

original lithograph
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Executed by Ellsworth Kelly for Derriere le Miroir (issue No. 149) in 1964. Sheet size: 15 x 11 inches (377 x 277 mm). There is printed text on the back ...
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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Ellsworth Kelly, Red, Yellow, Blue, from Derriere le Miroir, 1964
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015), titled Rouge, jaune, bleu (Red, Yellow, Blue), originates from the historic 1964 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 149. Publishe...
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1960s Hard-Edge Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

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