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The image shows four abstract panels with distinct shapes and patterns. The first panel features a grid of circular dots forming the outline of a house with a triangle roof against a background hinting at sky and grass. The second panel displays abstract shapes resembling two trees with trunks and layered leaves made of rounded forms. The third panel shows dots arranged to suggest a scene with a sandy beach meeting a body of water, with a clear horizon line in between. The fourth panel shows the silhouette of birds in flight against a yellow, textured background. Each panel uses a grid or repetitive pattern to create cohesive scenes that connect to familiar objects like a house, trees, a landscape, and birds.
Jennifer Bartlett, Patricia Branstead, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., From Rhapsody: House, Trees, Beach, Bird, 1985, color photo-etching, sugarlift, aquatint, spitbite, and drypoint on four sheets of wove T. H. Saunders paper, Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, William A. Clark Fund), 2016.22.28.1-4

From Rhapsody: House, Trees, Beach, Bird

Jennifer Bartlett, Patricia Branstead, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1985 · color photo-etching, sugarlift, aquatint, spitbite, and drypoint on four sheets of wove T. H. Saunders paper ·  Accession ID  2016.22.28.1-4

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), 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 two abstract compositions side by side. The designs consist of triangles and parallelograms forming a geometric pattern resembling a twisted ribbon or the letter "Z" in three dimensions. One composition is on a light gray background with darker outlines, while the other is on a black background with lighter lines. The design gives the impression of a three-dimensional object like folded paper or a modern sculpture.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Folder 16, 1972, screenprint in black and gray on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Norman Ives), 2015.19.2850.16

Folder 16

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1972 · screenprint in black and gray on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2850.16

The image contains two rectangular compositions side-by-side. Each features a series of nested squares and rectangles of varying hues. On the left, there is an abstract arrangement with a green square at the center, surrounded by progressively larger gray and darker green rectangles. On the right, there is another abstract configuration with an orange square at the center, bordered by light orange and darker orange rectangles. Both compositions use contrasting colors to accentuate depth.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Folder 17, 1972, color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Norman Ives), 2015.19.2850.17

Folder 17

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1972 · color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2850.17

The image displays two geometric compositions side by side, each featuring overlapping shapes forming abstract 3D structures. The left composition is predominantly green, while the right is various shades of blue. The intersecting lines and planes within each shape give the impression of folded paper or an open book. The shapes create depth and perspective, with each quadrilateral adding to the sense of dimensionality.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Folder 25, 1972, color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Norman Ives), 2015.19.2850.25

Folder 25

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1972 · color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2850.25

There are two compositions of geometric shapes and lines against a neutral background. On the left, there is an abstract arrangement of black and orange lines forming a grid-like structure. On the right, there is a smaller square composition in shades of gray and green with a pattern that resembles a computer chip or a section of a piano keyboard. Both compositions use simple shapes and a limited color palette to convey rhythm and interconnection.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Folder 31, 1972, color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Norman Ives), 2015.19.2850.31

Folder 31

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1972 · color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2850.31

The image displays two compositions of layered square shapes with distinct colors, creating an abstract design. On the left, squares bordered by green contain inner squares of gray, yellow, and shades of brown. On the right, the arrangement is similar, with gray appearing more prominently at the top, resembling a simple face or mask with eyes and a mouth. These compositions evoke symmetry and balance, reminiscent of abstract portraits or geometric icons.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Folder 29, 1972, color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Norman Ives), 2015.19.2850.29

Folder 29

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1972 · color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2850.29

The image displays an assembly of elongated oval and curved shapes intertwined within a rectangular form, predominantly in blue and white, set against a beige background. This composition presents an abstract design, wherein the curved forms loosely resemble a collection of overlapping leaves or petals. The arrangement of shapes creates a visual rhythm.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Folder 3, 1972, screenprint in blue-green on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Norman Ives), 2015.19.2850.3

Folder 3

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1972 · screenprint in blue-green on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2850.3

The image shows nested rectangles in vibrant shades of red, orange, and pink arranged symmetrically on a plain backdrop. The design creates an optical illusion of depth, resembling stacked boxes or windows receding into the distance. The use of color-blocking and geometric shapes plays with spatial perception, creating a layered frame effect.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Folder 28, 1972, color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Norman Ives), 2015.19.2850.28

Folder 28

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1972 · color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2850.28

The image displays a framed composition of abstract shapes and lines against a blank background. Inside the frame, there are elongated, wavy forms that suggest the outline of vases or elongated bottles, interwoven with horizontal lines creating a striped effect. The abstract design combines earthy brown tones resembling interlocking wooden patterns or reflections on water. The bordered rectangle on the right contrasts with the stark white on the left, emphasizing the fluid interplay of shapes inside.
Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Folder 22, 1972, color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Mr. Norman Ives), 2015.19.2850.22

Folder 22

Josef Albers, Sirocco Screenprints, Ives-Sillman, Harry N. Abrams, Inc. · 1972 · color screenprint on Mohawk Superfine Bristol wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2850.22