While in Paris in the early 1950s, Kelly discovered papier gommette— a coated, colored paper used by French schoolchildren—which he then used in a series of gridded collages. The overall format of Spectrum Colors Arranged by Chance II reflects the square shape of each of its individual elements. A related experiment with a grid of cut paper can be seen in Sketchbook #17.
Gallery label from 2023
We have identified these works in the following photos from our exhibition history.
Focus: Ellsworth Kelly
Sep 19, 2007–Mar 3, 2008
17 other works identified
Focus: Ellsworth Kelly
Sep 19, 2007–Mar 3, 2008
7 other works identified
Color Chart: Reinventing Color, 1950 to Today
Mar 2–May 12, 2008
Color Chart: Reinventing Color, 1950 to Today
Mar 2–May 12, 2008
1 other work identified
Color Chart: Reinventing Color, 1950 to Today
Mar 2–May 12, 2008
2 other works identified
416: Ellsworth Kelly’s Sketchbooks
Feb 3, 2023–Jul 21, 2024
4 other works identified
416: Ellsworth Kelly’s Sketchbooks
Feb 3, 2023–Jul 21, 2024
2 other works identified
416: Ellsworth Kelly’s Sketchbooks
Feb 3, 2023–Jul 21, 2024
1 other work identified
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