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Ellsworth Kelly, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, from Derriere le Miroir, 1964

1964

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About the Item

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. 149. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the direction of Aime Maeght, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, this composition exemplifies Kelly’s disciplined approach to color, geometry, and visual precision. In Rouge, bleu, vert, jaune (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow), Kelly explores the interaction of pure chromatic forms and spatial rhythm, achieving harmony through reduction and exactitude that reflect his mastery of minimalist abstraction. Executed on velin paper, this lithograph measures 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.9 cm), with centerfold, as issued. As issued, it is unsigned and unnumbered, consistent with the authorized publication format. The edition preserves Kelly’s refined sense of proportion and color balance, affirming his profound influence on postwar abstraction and modernist design. Artwork Details: Artist: Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015) Title: Rouge, bleu, vert, jaune (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow), from Derriere le Miroir, No. 149, 1964 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.9 cm), with centerfold, as issued Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1964 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue Raisonne Reference: Axsom, Richard H. The Prints of Ellsworth Kelly: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1949–1985. Hudson Hills Press in association with the American Federation of Arts, 1987, illustration I-b. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1964 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 149, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), The illustrations on the cover and pages 2, 7, 12–13, 18, 20–21, and 23 of this issue of Derriere le Miroir are original lithographs by Ellsworth Kelly, drawn in the workshops of Mourlot Freres, Paris. The four-color separations were produced by Bussiere AG; composition by Typelec. A luxury edition on velin d’Arches was printed in an edition of CL examples, numbered and signed by the artist. About the Publication: Derriere le Miroir (translated as “Behind the Mirror”) was an iconic French art periodical published from 1946 to 1982 by Maeght Editeur, one of the most influential art publishers of the 20th century. Founded by Aime Maeght in Paris, the publication was conceived as a visual and literary collaboration between leading modern artists, poets, and critics. Each issue functioned as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in itself—featuring original lithographs printed directly from the artists’ stones or plates, alongside essays, poems, and critical commentary. Over the course of 36 years, Derriere le Miroir produced more than 250 issues and showcased an extraordinary roster of artists including Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, Pierre Bonnard, Alberto Giacometti, Eduardo Chillida, and Ellsworth Kelly. Printed in the ateliers of Mourlot and Arte, the periodical set new standards for quality in color lithography, combining fine art printing with elegant typography and poetic text. Beyond its visual brilliance, Derriere le Miroir also became a cultural chronicle of postwar European modernism. Each issue coincided with exhibitions held at Galerie Maeght, providing a collectible and widely accessible record of groundbreaking shows. Its integration of image, text, and philosophy created a dialogue between art and literature that elevated the modern art book to new aesthetic heights. Today, Derriere le Miroir remains one of the most sought-after and historically significant art publications, prized by collectors and scholars alike for its craftsmanship, influence, and its role in defining the visual language of 20th-century modernism. The Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence continues to honor this legacy through exhibitions and archival preservation of the series, affirming Derriere le Miroir’s enduring place in the history of modern art and fine art publishing. About the Artist: Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015) was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker whose pioneering approach to abstraction established him as one of the most influential figures in postwar modern art. Born in Newburgh, New York, Kelly studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where exposure to the works of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, and Alexander Calder deeply shaped his vision. Drawing from these modernist innovators, Kelly stripped art to its purest visual elements—color, form, and line—creating bold monochromatic panels and geometric compositions that redefined visual harmony and spatial rhythm. His minimalist clarity and refined aesthetic influenced generations of artists, including Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst, and Banksy, each expanding upon his legacy of conceptual rigor and color precision. Celebrated worldwide, Kelly’s works reside in major museums including MoMA, the Tate, the Whitney, and the Centre Pompidou. The highest price ever paid for an Ellsworth Kelly artwork is approximately $9.8 million USD, achieved in 2019 at Christie’s New York for Red Curve VII (1982). Ellsworth Kelly lithograph, Kelly Rouge, bleu, vert, jaune (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow), Kelly Derriere le Miroir, Kelly Maeght Editeur Paris, Kelly Mourlot Freres, Kelly 1964 edition, Kelly minimalism, Kelly geometric abstraction, Kelly collectible lithograph, Kelly American modernist, Kelly Maeght Paris publication.
  • Creator:
    Ellsworth Kelly (1923, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1964
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Southampton, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1465216703072

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