Open and Closed — Fine Art

Open and Closed - 1970 shows a ground of mixed grey tones with a clear band of shape near the center. The two tones sit beside each other and the darker part pulls the eye across the picture.

Adolph Gottlieb painted in a hard edge style, and the marks here feel planned and steady. You get a fine art print with a white frame.

The white edge keeps the grey tones clean and gives the picture a clear border on the wall. It works well on a narrow hallway wall. From the hall you see the two tones first, and as you pass the door the painted marks come into view.