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Ellsworth Kelly

1923—2015

The River 2004
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11 artworks by Ellsworth Kelly
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Biography

Ellsworth Kelly (May 31, 1923 – December 27, 2015) was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker associated with hard-edge painting, Color field painting and minimalism. His works demonstrate unassuming techniques emphasizing line, color and form, similar to the work of John McLaughlin and Kenneth Noland. Kelly often employed bright colors. He lived and worked in Spencertown, New York.

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  • Cupecoy

    Ellsworth Kelly
    1984
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  • Baie Rouge

    Ellsworth Kelly
    1984
  • Méditerranée

    Ellsworth Kelly
    1952
  • Blue Black Red

    Ellsworth Kelly
    2006
  • Black (Noir)

    Ellsworth Kelly
    1964–5
  • Yellow (Jaune)

    Ellsworth Kelly
    1964–5
  • Red-Orange (Rouge-Orange)

    Ellsworth Kelly
    1964–5
  • Green (Vert)

    Ellsworth Kelly
    1964–5
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