Richard Joseph Anuszkiewicz (1930-2020). Phosphorescent, 1966. Acrylic on Masonite. 48 x 48 inches (121.9 x 121.9 cm). S...

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Richard Joseph Anuszkiewicz (1930-2020)
Phosphorescent, 1966
Acrylic on Masonite
48 x 48 inches (121.9 x 121.9 cm)
Signed and dated on reverse: Richard Anuszkiewicz / 1966

Property From the Collection of the late Charles Foley

PROVENANCE:
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York;
Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York.

Richard Anuszkiewicz, a prominent figure in the Op Art movement, produced works in the early 1970s that are widely celebrated for their precision, vivid color interactions, and mesmerizing optical effects. During this period, Anuszkiewicz refined his approach to creating vibrant, dynamic compositions that explored how color, light, and form could interact to stimulate visual perception. These works are unique not only for their technical rigor and carefully controlled color palette but also for their ability to evoke a sense of depth and movement through purely abstract forms.


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