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The image depicts a series of bold, geometric shapes made up of vertical and horizontal lines in a structured grid-like pattern. The design resembles modern architectural elements like skyscrapers or building facades, with layers of orange and dark gray bars. One section shows dense clusters of short lines mixed with taller columns, resembling windows. The right side continues with similar shapes, including small squares at the top. The contrasting colors emphasize the structural qualities of each form.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Untitled, 1973, screrenprint in black and orange on German Etching wove paper, Gift of Joan Lees, 1983.46.1

Untitled

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman · 1973 · screrenprint in black and orange on German Etching wove paper ·  Accession ID  1983.46.1

The image consists of nested rectangles in various shades of red, creating a pattern of concentric shapes. The colors progress from dark to light towards the center, forming a gradient effect.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, JHM-II, 1973, color screenprint on German Etching wove paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Maclyn E. Wade, 1976.69.15.2

JHM-II

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman · 1973 · color screenprint on German Etching wove paper ·  Accession ID  1976.69.15.2

The image shows a series of concentric squares in shades of red, creating a layered effect that converges to the center. The shapes form a target-like pattern, drawing the eye inward. The gradual color changes give a sense of depth, resembling a coral-colored tunnel.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, JHM-I, 1973, color screenprint on German Etching wove paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Maclyn E. Wade, 1976.69.15.1

JHM-I

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman · 1973 · color screenprint on German Etching wove paper ·  Accession ID  1976.69.15.1

The image shows two abstract geometric compositions with white lines on a black background. On the left side, there are cube-like shapes with sharp, angular edges. On the right side, diamond-shaped configurations are depicted, resembling tilted sails or kites. The artwork suggests three-dimensional forms reminiscent of structures or folded sheets of paper.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Folder 10, 1972, screenprint in black on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Norman Ives, 1983), 2015.19.2850.10

Folder 10

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1972 · screenprint in black on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2850.10

The image features a series of nested rectangles on a white background. Each side shows three rectangles within one another. On the left, there are mustard yellow, ochre, and blue-grey rectangles. On the right, there are orange, mustard yellow, and grey rectangles.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Folder 4, 1972, color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Norman Ives, 1983), 2015.19.2850.4

Folder 4

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1972 · color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2850.4

The image shows a series of rectangular shapes layered towards the right side of the frame. The rectangles vary in shades of gray, gold, and yellow, fitting within each other. The largest rectangle is in gray, with smaller rectangles in gold and yellow stacked inside it. The left side of the image is empty.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Folder 5, 1972, color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Norman Ives, 1983), 2015.19.2850.5

Folder 5

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1972 · color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2850.5

The image shows two adjacent rectangles filled with geometric shapes forming an abstract design. Each rectangle has small white and grey parallelograms that interlock like origami paper folds. One rectangle is grey, while the other has a bold blue strip at the top edge. The design resembles architectural forms or open origami figures.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Folder 23, 1972, color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Norman Ives, 1983), 2015.19.2850.23

Folder 23

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1972 · color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2850.23

The image shows a series of nested rectangular shapes aligned in a row, with each set composed of progressively smaller rectangles positioned within each other. The composition features dominant shades of red and orange with a pale background.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Folder 27, 1972, color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Norman Ives, 1983), 2015.19.2850.27

Folder 27

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1972 · color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2850.27

The image features two compositions, each consisting of a grid of vertical and horizontal lines forming rectangles within gray squares on a white background. The artwork is abstract, with geometric shapes that resemble patterns of a city skyline or modern skyscrapers. The left composition has a lighter gray background and alternating black and white bands, while the right composition has a darker gray background.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Folder 11, 1972, screenprint in black and gray on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Norman Ives, 1983), 2015.19.2850.11

Folder 11

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1972 · screenprint in black and gray on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2850.11

The image shows a series of concentric rectangles aligned side by side. The rectangles on the left transition from dark gray to bright red, while the rectangles on the right transition from olive green to vivid yellow. The composition appears symmetrical.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Folder 24, 1972, color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Norman Ives, 1983), 2015.19.2850.24

Folder 24

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1972 · color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2850.24