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Untitled (Vertical Blue Band) by Carmen Herrera (2018) is a minimalist intaglio print that exemplifies the artist’s sharp geometric style. A centered vertical band of dark blue divides a circular field of cobalt blue, creating a striking contrast through subtle tonal variations. The simplicity of form and limited palette reflect Herrera’s commitment to balance, symmetry, and spatial tension. Executed late in her life, this work continues her lifelong exploration of color and structure within pure abstraction. Measuring 31.8 × 27.3 cm, this rare piece is part of a limited edition of only 15.

Carmen Herrera (Cuba/United States, 1915–2022) was a Cuban-American abstract painter and sculptor. Her minimalist, geometric works, characterized by bold colors and precise lines, gained significant recognition later in her life. Herrera's art challenged traditional boundaries, contributing notably to the development of geometric abstraction and minimalism.

Carmen Herrera

Untitled (Vertical Blue Band), 2018

Name: Untitled (Vertical Blue Band), 2018
SKU: 15989

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Intaglio

IntaglioIntaglio is a printmaking technique where a design is incised below the surface of a metal or stone plate. Ink is applied to the plate, filling the incised lines or depressions, while the surface is wiped clean. The ink in the depressions is then transferred to paper using an etching press. Common intaglio techniques include engraving, etching, and drypoint.

Edition

Edition of 15

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Carmen Herrera

Untitled (Vertical Blue Band), 2018

Limited Edition Print

Intaglio

GBP 7,000 - 10,000

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Untitled (Yellow Divide), 2018

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

GBP 7,750

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Rojo y Negro (Red and Black), 1993

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

GBP 5,400

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Verde y Rojo, 2019

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

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Carmen Herrera

Untitled NRW, 2017

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 8,300

Carmen Herrera

The Way, 2017

Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

GBP 9,900

Untitled (Re(...), 2011

Limited Edition Print

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Beauty comes from within, but it's up to us to use fashion and beauty to express who we are on the inside.
- Carmen Herrera

Carmen Herrera was born in 1915, in Cuba. After demonstrating a natural talent for art, Herrera began formal lessons at the age of 8. When she was 14 years old, her parents enrolled her in Marymount School in Paris where Carmen continued to study art. In 1937, Herrera moved to the United States with her husband and continued her education at the Art Students League in New York while also taking classes at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Originally trained as an architect, Carmen Herrera creates artwork that features strong lines and symmetry. Her precision to detail, measurement, and scale leads to striking minimalist productions featuring very few colors with geometric form. Even after all her training, and the many works of art she has produced, Carmen Herrera was not discovered as an artist until she was 89 years old. At that time, she sold her first piece. At the age of 101, she finally had a show to display her work, in New York City's Whitney Museum.

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What is concrete art?

Concrete Art is an art movement founded by the Dutch artist Theo van Doesburg in the 1930s. The movement emphasizes pure abstraction, focusing on geometric shapes and colors without any reference to the natural world or symbolic meaning. Unlike other forms of abstract art, Concrete Art is entirely non-representational and is based on mathematical principles and precise execution. It aims to create universal, timeless works by using simple, clear forms that emphasize objectivity and clarity.

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Carmen Herrera

Untitled (Vertical Blue Band), 2018

31.8 x 27.3 cm

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