Accession Number
1960/2.57

Title
A l'obscur

Artist(s)
Alfred Manessier

Artist Nationality
French (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
1945-1960

Medium & Support
lithograph on paper

Dimensions
23 1/4 in x 16 3/8 in (59.06 cm x 41.59 cm);24 1/8 in x 16 5/8 in (61.28 cm x 42.23 cm);32 1/16 in x 24 in (81.44 cm x 60.96 cm);29 3/4 in x 22 1/4 in (75.57 cm x 56.52 cm)

Credit Line
Museum Purchase

Subject matter
A l'obscur is an abstract print that interprets the dark. The artist, Alfred Manessier, was a French painter and decorative artist. Prior to making this piece, he also made several stained glass windows for churches in France. The colors and structure of this print are reminiscent of a stained glass window. Religion remained a strong theme throughout his work. 

Physical Description
This abstract print has dark lines criss-crossing to form an irregular grid that frames the other colors. Four purple shapes that are near rectangles are placed throughout the grid. Some of the grid squares are filled with red or yellow. The background is a deep blue.

Primary Object Classification
Print

Primary Object Type
abstract

Collection Area
Modern and Contemporary

Rights
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Keywords
Abstract (fine arts style)
French (culture or style)
Non-Representational Art
darkness
modern and contemporary art
night