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Yellow Meander

Anni Albers; George Scotti Lawther

Artwork Details

Yellow Meander
1970
Anni Albers; George Scotti Lawther
screenprint on paper
27 7/8 x 23 7/8 in. (70.8 x 60.64 cm);16 3/8 x 16 7/16 in. (41.59 x 41.75 cm);31 x 31 in. (78.74 x 78.74 cm)
Gift of the Estate of Richard H. Shackson
2015/2.20

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Subject Matter:

Albers' Meander works are derived from a textile work entitled Red Meander, which she created in 1954, as a student of Black Mountain College where drawing "meandering" patterns was a requirement of design courses, the motif was originally inspired by Greek geometric patterns. Additionally, the motif represents Albers' relationship with her husband Joseph and their similar in style and interest in color.

Physical Description:

This work is a square, abstract composition with thick, overlapping yellow and gray lines in a labyrinthine pattern. The print is signed and dated (l.r.) "Anni Albers 1970." and titled and numbered (l.l.) "Yellow Meander 51/75" in pencil.

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