8 Monochromes

1965

Herbert Bayer

Associated Names
Herbert Bayer

Artist, American, born Austria, 1900 - 1985

Tamarind Institute

Publisher

The image shows a large, solid blue square with fine vertical and horizontal lines creating a fabric-like texture. It includes the bold red word "bayer" in the lower right quadrant. The design evokes a plain hardcover book or poster.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio w/ 8 color lithographs (stone) plus title page and colophon (aluminum) on Copperplate Deluxe

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith

  • Dimensions

    Overall (approximate): 51.1 x 51.1 cm (20 1/8 x 20 1/8 in.)
    accessory size: 54.9 x 53.9 cm (21 5/8 x 21 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.18.224.1-10

Associated Artworks

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In this image, a blue oval mark with textured lines sits alongside italic blue text that reads "eight monokromes by herbert bayer 1965" on a beige background.

8 Monochromes (Title Page)

Herbert Bayer, Tamarind Institute

1965

The image has a vertical white line dividing it into two sections. The upper section is a textured, deeper blue rectangle, while the lower section is a smoother, lighter blue area, resembling a horizon. The white line may suggest light or a minimalist representation of a road, giving a sense of division or continuity.

8 Monochromes I

Herbert Bayer, Tamarind Institute

1965

The image displays two diagonal shapes intersecting, creating a composition of sharp and soft edges. This abstract artwork uses gradients and lines to suggest light and shadow across flat surfaces. The forms resemble partially overlapping blocks or panels, creating an illusion of depth and layering. Both shapes have textured edges fading into the background, adding a sense of movement and flow.

8 Monochromes II

Herbert Bayer, Tamarind Institute

1965

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

all, lower right below image: bayer 65

Markings

BS: (T.1), (T.18), (T.10), (T.15), (T.14), (T.2), (T.41)

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