Joel Shapiro American, 1942-2025

About the Work

Untitled (Double Purple) was created by Joel Shapiro in 1980 as one of three works, alongside versions in red and green. This print is part of the artist's brief exploration of lithography, which utilizes a rigid metal plate for production. Despite this technique, the work conveys a subtle fluidity, combining an impromptu-like sketch with the curvature of a vibrant colored motif. Its minimalism exemplifies Shapiro's enduring fascination with spatial relationships and his preference for a single, vivid color. This work was printed on Arches Cover paper by Derrière l'Étoile Studios in New York and published by Brooke Alexander Editions.

This lithograph has undergone restorative treatment by an AIC specialist to regain the original brightness of the Arches paper. For more information, please contact the gallery.