Judd, Donald | Untitled (set of 6), 1980 — available on Composition Gallery

The complete set of six aquatints on etching paper - Each hand-signed and numbered; each sheet 28 ¾ x 33 ¾ in (74 x 86.5 cm) - Published by J&D Fine Arts, New York, printed by Styria Studio, New York - Lit: Schellmann 118-123

Untitled (set of 6) by Donald Judd, created in 1980, is a limited edition set of aquatints that exemplifies Judd's minimalist aesthetic and focus on geometric precision. The set consists of six prints, each showcasing a distinct arrangement of horizontal lines within square compositions. The consistent use of black ink on the etching paper highlights the stark contrast and sharp edges that are central to Judd’s work. Each sheet measures 74 x 86.5 cm, and the prints are individually signed and numbered by the artist, underscoring the exclusivity and meticulous nature of the edition, which is limited to 150 with an additional 20 artist's proofs (AP) and 6 printer's proofs (PP). Published by J&D Fine Arts and printed by Styria Studio in New York, this series continues Judd's exploration of form and repetition, emphasizing simplicity and structural harmony. The aquatints’ uniformity and subtle variations invite viewers to engage with the nuances of spatial and linear balance.

Donald Judd (USA, 1928–1994) was a pivotal figure in Minimalist art. Renowned for his geometric sculptures and installations, he emphasized industrial materials like steel, aluminum, and Plexiglas. Judd's work focused on spatial relationships and simplicity, rejecting traditional representation. His legacy includes the Chinati Foundation, preserving his vision in Marfa, Texas.

Donald Judd

Untitled (set of 6), 1980

Name: Untitled (set of 6), 1980
SKU: 12522

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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.

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Aquatint

AquatintIntaglio is a printmaking technique where the artist creates marks on a metal plate that hold ink or dye. The inked plate is then pressed onto paper, transferring the ink to the sheet. This process can be repeated multiple times depending on the technique. Intaglio methods, such as etching, often involve applying a mordant (acid) to the metal plate to create the design. Intaglio encompasses various techniques, including engraving, etching, and drypoint.

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Edition of 150 + 20 AP + 6 PP

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Most art is fragile and some should be placed and never moved away.
- Donald Judd

Renowned for his large-scale and often unadorned sculptures and installations, Donald Judd was an acclaimed artist who was often tagged to the minimalist movement, though Judd himself vehemently refuted this categorisation. Judd’s sculptures were designed with the aim of exploring spatiality and an object’s relationship to its viewer; such materials as plexiglass, steel and concrete are arranged in precise, carefully thought out shapes and emphasise the purity of the objects themselves – Judd has described his sculptures as ‘the simple expression of complex thought’. Judd has commissioned an aluminium work for Northern Kentucky University, and an untitled three-part sculpture comprised of concrete and steel for Laumeier Sculpture Park. In keeping with his spatial creativity, Judd’s lifelong interest in architecture led to him creating not only his sculptures, but the spaces in which he exhibited them – such an approach inspired artists and designers including David Batchelor and Anish Kapoor. (Artist website)

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