Agnes Martin
Untitled III from Paintings and Drawings 1974-1990, 1991
Lithograph on transparent vellum paper
Sheet: 30 x 30 cm
Edition of 2500
Unsigned
£ 1,150.00
One of ten lithographs created to accompany Martin's major retrospective at the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam in 1991. Discussing the initial inspiration behind the grid motif, Martin recalled that '...when I...
One of ten lithographs created to accompany Martin's major retrospective at the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam in 1991.
Discussing the initial inspiration behind the grid motif, Martin recalled that "...when I first made a grid I happened to be thinking of the innocence of trees and then this grid came into my mind and I thought it represented innocence, and I still do, and so I painted it and then I was satisfied. I thought, this is my vision." She also explained that “when I cover the square surfaces with rectangles it lightens the weight of the square, destroys its power.” Martin's works were the result of a painstaking process that, for her, expressed the importance of modesty and humility. Deceptively simple, they firmly eschew the burden of imagery, and are expressions of pure sensation.
While the grid is one of the most important and recognisable elements of Martin's oeuvre, she was not restrictive about the ways in which it could be deployed. As her work evolved, she incorporated the stripe as another key motif, working in dilute washes of pastel-toned acrylic paint.
Martin was also a printmaker of great significance, returning to the process throughout her life. After abandoning art in 1967, she returned to the creative arena with a series of thirty screenprints in 1973. The screenprint and lithography processes enabled her to achieve the crisp lines and sharp corners that were so important to her work, while also allowing for the extraordinary subtlety she sought in her dilute washes of colour.
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Discussing the initial inspiration behind the grid motif, Martin recalled that "...when I first made a grid I happened to be thinking of the innocence of trees and then this grid came into my mind and I thought it represented innocence, and I still do, and so I painted it and then I was satisfied. I thought, this is my vision." She also explained that “when I cover the square surfaces with rectangles it lightens the weight of the square, destroys its power.” Martin's works were the result of a painstaking process that, for her, expressed the importance of modesty and humility. Deceptively simple, they firmly eschew the burden of imagery, and are expressions of pure sensation.
While the grid is one of the most important and recognisable elements of Martin's oeuvre, she was not restrictive about the ways in which it could be deployed. As her work evolved, she incorporated the stripe as another key motif, working in dilute washes of pastel-toned acrylic paint.
Martin was also a printmaker of great significance, returning to the process throughout her life. After abandoning art in 1967, she returned to the creative arena with a series of thirty screenprints in 1973. The screenprint and lithography processes enabled her to achieve the crisp lines and sharp corners that were so important to her work, while also allowing for the extraordinary subtlety she sought in her dilute washes of colour.
Any questions? We are happy to help. Call: 0117 279 6402 or send us a message now.
Framing - This piece has been framed by an experienced in-house framing team to conservation standards. This is included in the price. We use archival materials and 99% anti UV glass to ensure the long-term safety and stability of the artwork. All frames are bespoke, taking into account the precise needs of each piece in terms of preservation and presentation. Click here for more information.
Home Approvals - Want to see the artwork in situ? There is a lot to consider when buying art: artist, subject, age, provenance, budget, and we can only apologise for making it more difficult by having such fantastic works to choose from. To compensate, we’re delighted to be able to offer you a home approval if you live close to one of our Hidden cities. Click here for more information, or feel free to get in touch.
Worldwide Delivery - We offer free collection from any one of our galleries. Alternatively, we ship worldwide using a fully insured specialist art courier to ensure your new purchase reaches you without any fuss or stress. Please contact us for a quote or visit our Shipping FAQs for more information.
Hidden focuses on sought after, limited edition prints by the most illustrious artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Click here to view more work from our collection.
**Hidden is compliant with Anti Money Laundering regulations and registered with HMRC in accordance with 5AMLD. This means that should you wish to purchase work/s for the sterling equivalent of 10,000 Euros or over, we will ask you for some additional verification for anti-money laundering purposes.**
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