Frank StellaFürg. 1975.

Original lithograph with

screenprint in colours. 1975. Signed and dated in pencil. Numbered (30) from the

separate edition of 30 ‘proofs’; It is also annotated by Stella as ‘State II’

which refers to these 30 separate impressions. Issued edition of 100. Issued in

the ‘Merce Cunningham’ Portfolio, New York 1975. (See note below).

Published by Castelli Graphics and Multiples Inc in 1975.

Note: The title ‘Furg’

is taken from the name of a 12^th century Iranian citadel which is

famous for the pattern of shapes and lines in its structure. Stella, at this

date. was inspired by such forms for his shape and colour compositions.

Reference:  Axsom - Frank

Stella Prints no 106.

The full sheet: 432 x 559mm.

This composition was created by Stella for a

portfolio of seven prints, all by differing artists, including Warhol and

Johns, who exhibited with Leo Castelli in New York in the mid 1970’s. The

portfolio, and individual works from it, were to be sold to raise money for the

Merce Cunningham Dance  Company. Merce

Cunningham was one of the very greatest and most individual dancers and

choreographers in the world of American and international 20th

century modern ballet and dance.