Richard Anuszkiewicz (American, 1930-2020), Untitled (1962)

Acrylic on canvas, 1962, signed and dated on the verso, retaining gallery label to verso, presented in the likely original floater frame.

Stretcher size 21 1/2 x 21 1/2 in.; Frame dimensions 23 x 23 in.

The Contemporaries, New York
Eva Pape, New York
Carmella DiCicco, New Jersey (acquired from the above)
By descent

Richard Anuszkiewicz was a pioneering American artist renowned for his contributions to the Op Art movement. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Polish immigrant parents, he studied at the Cleveland Institute of Art and later earned his MFA at Yale University under the mentorship of Josef Albers. Anuszkiewicz's work is characterized by precise geometric compositions and vibrant color contrasts, exploring the optical effects of color and form. His paintings often feature nested square forms and radiating lines that create illusions of depth and movement, engaging viewers in dynamic visual experiences.
Throughout his career, Anuszkiewicz received numerous accolades, including the Pulitzer Traveling Fellowship in 1953 and the Lorenzo dei Medici Career Award at the Florence Biennale in 2005. He exhibited extensively, with solo shows at prominent institutions such as the Cleveland Museum of Art and participation in significant exhibitions like MoMA's "The Responsive Eye" in 1965. His works are held in major collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. Anuszkiewicz's innovative exploration of color and perception has left a lasting impact on contemporary art.

Corner draw to canvas; light surface grime; some rubbing and marking to frame.