FRANK STELLA: PAINTINGS 1958 TO 1965. A CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ [1986].

Description

A publication in the nature of a catalog raisonné devoted to the early period of the work of Frank Stella – one of the most important American artists of the second half of the 20th century, a representative of minimalism and abstract painting. The study covers works created between 1958 and 1965, documenting the development of the artist’s artistic language during the crucial period of his career.

Compiled by Lawrence Rubin, the catalog includes all 263 paintings from the artist’s early period, as well as 11 student works that have not previously been exhibited or published. The publication provides a comprehensive documentation of this phase of his work, allowing one to trace the formation of Stella’s distinctive artistic language. An introduction by Robert Rosenblum reveals the dialogue the artist had with art history and the work of other significant artists, setting his achievements in a broader artistic context.

The album presents paintings from the earliest cycles, including characteristic geometric and strip compositions (“stripe paintings”), which played an important role in shaping the directions of modern painting. The item is an important study for researchers of modern art, collectors and lovers of abstract painting.

A copy bound in a dedicated leather binding in the bindery of the Polish Antykwariat, with the utmost care in workmanship, ensuring durability and security for generations.