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Why did Agnes Martin paint?

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Why did Agnes Martin paint?
Agnes Martin painted because of religious reasons. She viewed producing art as a form of spiritual meditation, borrowing from concepts of Zen Buddhism and American Transcendentalist philosophers. Shop a collection of Agnes Martin art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Agnes Martin, Set of 3 Lithographs from Untitled (from Paintings and Drawings)
By Agnes Martin
Located in Bristol, GB
3 lithographs on vellum (from the portfolio of ten) Edition of 2500 (reported) Not signed or
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Vellum, Lithograph

Agnes Martin Recent Paintings Limited Edition 1977 PACE Gallery invite on vellum
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
Agnes Martin Recent Paintings, 1977 Offset Lithograph invitation on Vellum 12 × 12 inches Edition
Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

Paintings and Drawings: Suite of 10 Separate (Individual) lithographs on vellum
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
measures 12 square inches. The 10 lithographs are based upon Agnes Martin's paintings that were exhibited
Category

Mid-20th Century Minimalist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Vellum

Untitled (from Paintings and Drawings: 1974-1990) Portfolio of ten lithographs
By Agnes Martin
Located in Bristol, GB
Portfolio of ten lithographs on vellum Edition of2500 (reported) 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12in) each
Category

1990s Contemporary More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Praise (Framed)
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
Agnes Martin Praise (Framed), 1976 Limited edition lithograph on Dalton Natural Bond paper with
Category

1970s Minimalist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

Praise
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
AGNES MARTIN Praise, 1976 Lithograph on Dalton Natural Bond paper. Gold stamped signature on the
Category

1970s Minimalist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Paper, Mixed Media

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