Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13
Naohiko Inukai Blue1966
1966
$8,000
£5,992.34
€6,926.84
CA$11,234.52
A$12,236.21
CHF 6,476.19
MX$149,713.76
NOK 80,137.76
SEK 75,645.12
DKK 51,700.33
About the Item
In 1968, a review in the New York Times referred to Inukai’s paintings as “Very pure”. This fresh, graphic work features a single color with bands around the edges that are truly intriguing – especially when seen up close. During the 1960s, the artist was exploring the boundaries of color, structure, and minimalist formalism.
This work was exhibited at the Staempfli Gallery 1968-69 which is important for the avant-garde nature of that gallery at the time and the fact that the artist was exhibiting there. This is a great example and date for a minimalist work of this nature. The color bands around the edge are effective and refined and the work is stimulating in person in terms of vibrancy.
It is signed and dated on the verso on the stretcher.
The canvas is 40 x 40 inches basically - inside the frame
The frame is original and should be replaced or restored. It is a nice opportunity though to customize the work to an interior. And it is priced with this in mind.
Inukai’s use of acrylic on canvas allowed for a flat, uninterrupted color field which was central to hard-edge painting and the emphasis on the clean transition between hues and geometric sections. Blue is a significant example of Naohiko Inukai’s hard-edge abstraction from this period. Inukai’s art bridges Eastern and Western sensibilities, with his abstract painting embodying both the cosmopolitan energy of New York and the nuanced, contemplative qualities of Tokyo life. His career trajectory, moving between these cities, enabled a fusion that is evident in his visual language and approach to composition. While one work is highly effective and commanding, we share that the grouping of all four (Light Green, Green Square, Blue Square No. 3) works creates a great visual impact.
- Creator:Naohiko Inukai (1937, Japanese)
- Creation Year:1966
- Dimensions:Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:Condition is good. Some very faint disturbances to the lower right corner and lower left, not visually problematic and faint disturbance to the right of the left corner. Frame is original and not in good condition.
- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1413216744942
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Established in 1989
1stDibs seller since 2020
43 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 12 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Stamford, CT
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllBlue Square No. 3
Located in New York, NY
In 1968, a review in the New York Times referred to Inukai’s paintings as “Very pure”. This fresh, graphic work features a single color with bands around the edges that are truly int...
Category
Late 20th Century Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Twelfth Night Blue, Contemporary Color Field painting
By Carl Holty
Located in New York, NY
Conceived of as one half of a diptych, together with Twelfth Night Red, the title of this painting suggest a reference to William Shakespeare’s play Twel...
Category
Late 20th Century Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sea, Royal Blue Abstraction
By John Zinsser
Located in New York, NY
Rich blue lush color is the feature of this motivating abstraction by well known minimalist John Zinsser. From his series of works celebrating a correlation with Theodore's Stamos, ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Composition Abstract in Blues
By Jacques Germain
Located in New York, NY
Germain's composition is a great example of abstract expressionism on the French front and they called the movement Lyricism. Startling blue movements mixed with myriad of other col...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Composition Blue Center Rouge
Located in New York, NY
A painting that almost feels and acts like a sculpture as it is highly built up surface that takes on a 3 dimensional quality. He builds up the acrylic and resin in heavy layers and...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Canvas
Green Square No. 4
Located in New York, NY
In 1968, a review in the New York Times referred to Inukai’s paintings as “Very pure”. This fresh, graphic work features a single color with bands around the edges that are truly int...
Category
1960s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
You May Also Like
No. 16 painting by Naohiko Inukai
Located in Hudson, NY
A great strong-edge painting by Naohiko Inukai, No. 16 is part of a series the artist created in the mid 1960s. Many from this series were shown at Inuk...
Category
1960s Hard-Edge Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Blue Thing I
By Nico Munuera
Located in Mexico City, MX
Nico Munuera’s pictorial practice relates to the tradition of abstraction that pierces through the whole avant-garde and neo-avant-garde. He understands painting as an autonomous obj...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Cerulean Fields 2
Located in Santa Fe, NM
mixed media on panel
In his current body of work, Tim uses large gestural drawings to create energetic abstractions. The layered process of his pieces creates a rich textured surfac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
BLUE LIGHT
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
OIL ON CANVAS (canvas on cardboard)
by artist GRIGORIY IVANOV.
Grigoriy Ivanov is the founder of a new trend in the art named "Svetism" (Power of Light). The main idea of "Svetism" i...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cerulean Fields
Located in Santa Fe, NM
mixed media on panel
In his current body of work, Tim uses large gestural drawings to create energetic abstractions. The layered process of his pieces creates a rich textured surfac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Intersect (Blue)
By Macyn Bolt
Located in London, GB
Acrylic on canvas. Unframed.
Using the geometric vocabulary found in architectural schemata, Bolt tries to create a dynamic tension between foreground and background, center and edg...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
