Sol LEWITT
Sol LeWitt (1928–2007) was an American artist and a leading figure in Minimalism and Conceptual Art. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, he studied at Syracuse University and later served in the Korean War before moving to New York City, where he worked as a graphic designer at the Museum of Modern Art.
LeWitt is best known for his “wall drawings” and modular structures, which emphasized the concept or idea over the final object. His works often used simple geometric forms, repetition, and clear systems, allowing others to execute the pieces based on his written instructions. This approach challenged traditional notions of authorship and craftsmanship.
Active internationally, LeWitt’s art spanned drawing, sculpture, photography, and printmaking, influencing generations of contemporary artists. His philosophy—that the idea itself is the work of art—remains a cornerstone of Conceptual Art.
SOL LEWITT Original gouache painting. Dated and Signed top right.
Title: Untitled (Brushstrokes)
Artist: Sol LeWitt (American, 1928–2007)
Date: 1992
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Dimensions: [Not provided]
Collection: Private Collection
Description:
Watercolor by Sol LeWitt featuring four broad, gestural strokes in red, black, blue, and ochre. Departing from his well-known systematic and geometric compositions, this work reveals a more spontaneous and tactile side of the artist’s practice.
Though best known for his conceptual and minimal works, LeWitt also produced a significant body of watercolors later in his career. These pieces explore color, form, and movement in a freer, more organic manner, showcasing the artist’s ongoing curiosity about the possibilities of visual language.
Artist: Sol LeWitt (American, 1928–2007)
Medium: Painted wood panel with triangular cutout
Dimensions: [Not provided]
Collection: [Not specified]
Description:
Artwork by Sol LeWitt featuring a sharply incised triangular form cut through a black-painted panel, revealing layered strata of red and underlying hues. The geometric intervention disrupts the otherwise solid surface, emphasizing LeWitt's conceptual interest in structure, process, and visual logic.
LeWitt was a leading figure of Minimalism and Conceptual Art. This work reflects his exploration of simple forms and systems, where the act of cutting or modifying the surface becomes part of the aesthetic language. The triangle — precise yet raw — invites viewers to consider the materiality of the object and the ideas behind its construction.
