Accession Number2015/2.20
TitleYellow Meander
Artist(s)Anni AlbersArtist NationalityAmerican (North American)Object Creation Date1970Medium & Supportscreenprint on paperDimensions 28 1/8 in x 24 1/8 in (71.44 cm x 61.28 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Richard H. ShacksonSubject matterAlbers' 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 DescriptionThis 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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Keywords
meanders (patterns)
screen prints
yellow colors