Hard Edge art

What is Hard Edge Art?

Hard Edge art is a style of abstract painting that became popular in the 1960s. It features areas of color separated by crisp, sharp edges that are painted with geometric precision. The term hard-edge painting was coined by art critic Jules Langsner to describe this approach, which contrasts with the softer, more fluid forms of other abstract styles.
Playing Cards (Five of Hearts Plate)

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Five of Hearts Plate), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 14,250

Playing Cards (Six of Diamonds)

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Six of Diamonds), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,450

Playing Cards (Three of Spades)

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Three of Spades), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,100

Silver Flowers, March 5, 2011

Donald Sultan

Silver Flowers, March 5, 2011, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 5,500

Lantern Flower

Donald Sultan

Lantern Flower, 2012

Limited Edition Print

Watercolor

USD 14,250

Playing Cards (King of Hearts)

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (King of Hearts), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,950

Gold Flowers, March 3, 2011

Donald Sultan

Gold Flowers, March 3, 2011, 2011

Limited Edition Print

Silkscreen

USD 5,500

Playing Card (One of Clubs)

Donald Sultan

Playing Card (One of Clubs), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,100

Playing Cards (Ace of Clubs)

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Ace of Clubs), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,250

Album Meta: Seven Plates 7

Victor Vasarely

Album Meta: Seven Plates 7, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 3,700

Playing Cards (Nine of Spades)

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (Nine of Spades), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,100

Album Meta: Seven Plates 5

Victor Vasarely

Album Meta: Seven Plates 5, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 3,700

Playing Cards (King of Diamonds)

Donald Sultan

Playing Cards (King of Diamonds), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,450

Album Meta: Seven Plates 2

Victor Vasarely

Album Meta: Seven Plates 2, 1976

Limited Edition Print

Screen-print

USD 3,700

Playing Card (Five of Clubs)

Donald Sultan

Playing Card (Five of Clubs), 1990

Limited Edition Print

Aquatint

USD 1,100

Blue Poppies

Donald Sultan

Blue Poppies, 2015

Sculpture / Object

Mixed Media

USD 19,950

Brutalism

Brutalism is an architectural style from the 1950s and 60s characterized by the use of raw concrete to create block-like forms. This style was often applied in public housing and civic buildings, featuring massive geometric concrete facades.

Intaglio

Intaglio 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.

Watermark

A watermark is an image or pattern embedded into a sheet of paper during the papermaking process. Each papermaker includes a faint trademark, which becomes visible when the paper is held up to a light source. Watermarks serve as a mark of authenticity and are used for identification, often carrying historical significance in determining the origin and age of the paper.

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