Monagrid

Bauhaus · 1956

Homage to the Square: Light Passage

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Homage to the Square: Light Passage (1956) by Josef Albers. Its palette is led by putty (#9a9a8c, 39%) and light gold (#b48e3f, 29%). Overall the canvas is light, vivid and warm.

Palette

Color families

Yellow 49%, Brown 40%, Orange 11%, Gray 0%

Measurements

Lightness
0.66
Contrast
0.10
Vividness
0.078
Warmth
+1.00
Complexity
16 cells
Hue range
0.41
Focus
0.26

Details

Date
1956
Medium
Oil on board
Size
91 × 91 cm
Made in
United States
Collection
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

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