Roy Ahlgren Paintings
American, 1927-2011
Roy Ahlgren (1927-2011)
Algren was born in 1927 in Erie, PA. He is a self-taught painter. In 1964 he began to work in the op and hard edge technique. He received more than 60 prizes, among them purchase awards from the Seattle Art Museum, Minot State College, Texas Tech University Museum and the Mississippi Art Association. He exhibited in many national print shows. (from bio provided by the Associated American Artists, NY.)
Roy Ahlgren entered the art world somewhat in reverse. While most artists start by recording realistic subjects and moving to abstract work later in their careers, Ahlgren began creating geometric abstract designs and continued to do so for 23 years. His media was both serigraphy and traditionally brushed pigment onto canvas. His compositions were unique with many being mathematically constructed with considerable precision.to
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Artist: Roy Ahlgren
Portals, Geometric Abstract OP Art Acrylic Painting by Roy Ahlgren
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
An acrylic painting by Roy Ahlgren from 1971. A geometric abstract painting utilizing bright contrasting color blocks in a modern form. Signed verso, unframed.
Artist: Roy Ahlgre...
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Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Aperture, Op Art Geometric Abstract Oil Painting by Roy Ahlgren
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011)
Title: Aperture
Year: 1976
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed verso
Size: 30 x 30 in. (76.2 x 76.2 cm)
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1970s Op Art Roy Ahlgren Paintings
Materials
Oil
Megalopolis, Geometric OP Art Painting on Canvas by Roy Ahlgren
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011)
Title: Megalopolis
Year: 1972
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed and dated verso
Size: 34 x 34 inches
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1970s Op Art Roy Ahlgren Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Passage, Geometric Abstract Acrylic Op Art Painting by Roy Ahlgren
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011)
Title: Passage
Year: 1976
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed and dated verso
Size: 30 x 30 in. (76.2 x 76.2 cm)
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1970s Op Art Roy Ahlgren Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Red Blue Variations, OP Art Acrylic Painting by Roy Ahlgren
By Roy Ahlgren
Located in Long Island City, NY
An acrylic painting by Roy Ahlgren circa 1970. A geometric abstract painting utilizing bright contrasting color blocks in a modern form. Signed verso, unframed.
Artist: Roy Ahlgren, American (1927 - 2011)
Title: Red Blue Variations...
Category
1970s Op Art Roy Ahlgren Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
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