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Black & White

There is a misconception about works of art composed in so called "black and white".  It seems to some that this lack of color is somehow less desirable.  Yet artists throughout history have used single colors to focus on composition or on gradations from light to dark.  Without the distraction of color, these creative building blocks become more prevalent.  In this section, we challenge the viewer to focus on "monochromatic" (single-colored) compositions.  Chances are that by the time you have looked at a few works, your mind will hone in on details you don't usually notice, and that you may even start to "see" colors that aren't actually there.
Theo van HOYTEMA - Five Angora Rabbits - Vijf Angorakonijnen - Lithograph Sold
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Five Angora Rabbits

van HOYTEMA, Theo

Vijf Angorakonijnen (original Dutch title)  Lithograph with embossing on light-gray chine-collé, 1898.   Reference: De Groot 86.  Edition unknown. ...

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Daniel MILLSAPS - Man Reclining - Woodcut on thin Japan wove paper - 1947 - detail
$400

Man Reclining

MILLSAPS, Daniel

Woodcut on thin Japan wove paper. Stated edition of 45, but very unlikely to have been printed in full. The artist would have been just 18 years ol...

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Mary Cassatt - Helene of Septeuil or Enfant au Perroquet - detail
$4,800

Child with a Parrot

CASSATT, Mary

Hélène of Septeuil or Enfant au Perroquet Drypoint on laid Van Gelder paper, c. 1890. Reference: Breeskin 134. Very likely a fourth state of five, ...

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