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What materials did Ellsworth Kelly use?
Ellsworth Kelly used a variety of materials over the course of his career. The American artist produced paintings with oil paints on canvas and two-dimensional works with a sponge roller and oil-based ink. Kelly was also a sculptor, experimenting with steel, aluminum and bronze as well as birch, elm, mahogany, maple and oak woods. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Ellsworth Kelly art.
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Ellsworth Kelly, Untitled, from Derriere le miroir, 1966
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Lithographies et eaux-fortes originales, livres illustres originaux, affiches, ...
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1960s Minimalist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Ellsworth Kelly, Yellow Shape, from Derriere le Miroir, 1958
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015), titled Forme Jaune (Yellow Shape), originates from the historic 1958 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 110. Published by Maeght ...
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1950s Hard-Edge Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Ellsworth Kelly, Lotus, from Derriere le Miroir, 1982
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015), titled Lotus, originates from the historic 1982 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 250, Hommage a Aime et Marguerite Maeght (Trib...
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1980s Hard-Edge Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Red Form" original lithograph
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 2012 on BFK Rives paper for a special issue celebrating the re-launch of the legendary art revue Cahiers d'Art. Size: 12 3/8 x 9 1/2 inches (3...
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2010s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Ellsworth Kelly, Red Blue, from Ten Works by Ten Painters, 1964
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite silkscreen by Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015), titled Red Blue, originates from the landmark 1964 folio X + X (Ten Works by Ten Painters). Published by the Wadsworth Athen...
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1960s Minimalist Landscape Prints

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Screen

Ellsworth Kelly, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, from Derriere le Miroir, 1964
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015), titled Rouge, bleu, vert, jaune (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow), originates from the historic 1964 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. ...
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1960s Hard-Edge Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

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