Mangold’s exploration of the possibilities of
geometric abstraction reaches back to the 1960s, when the artist emerged as a significant Minimalist painter. Much of his work has interrogated the relationship of the part to the whole and perceptions of incomplete design, often with architectural references. Column Structure VIII belongs to an extended series of narrow columnar compositions animated with elegant hand-drawn curves. In paintings like this one, the artist disrupts the symmetry of the column by adding geometric appendages. Straight lines in
pencil subdivide each section, while curving ones unify the overall composition as they intersect with the grid and with the painting’s edges at critical junctures. The distinctive orange color seen here is one the artist employed often over the course of his career.
Questions & Answers
Is this Column Structure VIII painted by hand or printed?
Painted by hand: a trained painter copies Column Structure VIII in oil on linen canvas.
What size should I choose for Column Structure VIII?
The original measures 305 x 152 cm. Sizes run from 38.5 x 26.0 cm ($200) to 245.3 x 165.8 cm ($1520); the table on this page lists the main steps and their prices.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery takes 4 to 5 weeks, with free worldwide express shipping; an urgent production option is offered on this page. You can return it within 100 days for a full refund, with no condition.