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Paul André Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Paul André our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Paul André · 1933 – 1983

Cedar Piece

1964

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Spill (Scatter Piece)

1966

Carl Andre’s ‘Spill (Scatter Piece)’ 1966: A striking black & white abstract photograph of scattered tiles. Minimalist, textural, and evocative of disruption – a key work by the influential artist.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Equivalent VIII

1966

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Copper Galaxy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Chinati, December

2010

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Spatial Specificity

Experience 'Spatial Specificity' by Carl Andre – a monumental minimalist installation exploring form & space within a historic setting. Discover site-specific art’s impact.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Stone Field Sculpture

1977

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Steel Magnesium Plain

1969

Explore 'Steel Magnesium Plain' by Carl Andre (1969). A minimalist masterpiece of geometric abstraction – a striking checkered floor painting using industrial materials. Site-specific art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Chain Well (Element Series)

1964

Discover 'Chain Well' by Carl Andre (1935). This minimalist sculpture explores form & texture through stacked wood & metal chains. A key work of site-specific art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Trabum

1972

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Untitled

1963 · THAT'S CONTEMPORARY, Milan · original 43 x 35 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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11th Copper Sum

2008

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Carl Andre, Fall

1968

Explore Carl Andre’s ‘Fall,’ a monumental 1968 installation of dark wood panels evoking introspection & visual richness. Minimalist, textured, and powerfully evocative.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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11-22-63 [TO] 11-30-63

1963 · THAT'S CONTEMPORARY, Milan · original 38 x 31 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Untitled

1963 · THAT'S CONTEMPORARY, Milan · original 43 x 35 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Magnesium-Zinc Plain

1969

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Douglas Fir Large Horizontal Rectangle

2009

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Personal Structures

1983

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Douglas Fir Mini Rank

2009

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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THREE SACHEM

1963 · THAT'S CONTEMPORARY, Milan · original 38 x 31 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Douglas Fir Fin (view 2)

2009

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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Corduroy Road

1973

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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secret his

1960 · THAT'S CONTEMPORARY, Milan · original 38 x 31 cm

Explore 'secret his' by Carl Andre (1960). A minimalist black-text print in a light grey frame – a captivating study in typography and form.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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1963 · THAT'S CONTEMPORARY, Milan · original 36 x 29 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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1959 · THAT'S CONTEMPORARY, Milan · original 38 x 31 cm

Explore 'hydrogenheliumlithiumberyliumboroncarbon' by Carl Andre – a minimalist black & white sculpture. Modern art, 1959, gallery-ready piece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 49 artworks by Paul André
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The artist

Paul André

1933 – 1983

Quick facts

Museums on APSTHAT'S CONTEMPORARY
Creative periodsmature period, contemporary
Died1983
Born1933, Montreal, Canada
Color intensitymonochromatic
Art periodModern
Works on APS49
Corpus themessite-specific, minimalist abstraction

Biography

Carl Andre: A Biography

Born: Quincy, Massachusetts (1935)
Died: January 24, 2024, New York City
Nationality: American

Early Life and Education

Carl Andre was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, on September 16, 1935. His father was a master designer of freshwater plumbing for ships.
He attended the Quincy public school system and later Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts (1951-1953).
During his time at Phillips Academy, he formed a significant friendship with Hollis Frampton, who profoundly influenced Andre's artistic trajectory through discussions about art and introductions to other artists.
Andre served in the U.S. Army in North Carolina from 1955 to 1956.
He moved to New York City in 1956, where Frampton introduced him to Constantin Brâncuși and Frank Stella, leading to a shared studio space with Stella from 1958 to 1960.

Artistic Development and Minimalism

Early Influences: Andre's early work in wood was initially inspired by Brâncuși. Conversations with Frank Stella regarding space and form shifted his artistic direction.
"Cut" Sculptures: While sharing a studio with Stella, Andre developed a series of wooden "cut" sculptures like *Radial Arm Saw Cut Sculpture* (1959) and *Maple Spindle Exercise* (1959). Stella famously remarked that the removed pieces were also sculpture.
Blue-Collar Experience: From 1960 to 1964, Andre worked as a freight brakeman and conductor for the Pennsylvania Railroad in New Jersey. This experience with manual labor and the ordered nature of rail work significantly influenced his later sculptures and personal style (often dressing in overalls).
Poetry and Writing: A period between 1960 and 1965 saw Andre focus primarily on writing, culminating in *12 Dialogues* (published 1980), a collaborative book of poetry and essays with Hollis Frampton.
Emergence as a Minimalist: In 1965, he had his first public exhibition at the Tibor de Nagy Gallery. Andre's work became associated with Minimalism, characterized by its emphasis on industrial materials, geometric forms, and spatial relationships. His controversial "Lever" was included in the seminal 1966 show *Primary Structures* at the Jewish Museum.

Major Works and Controversies

Notable Sculptures: Andre is recognized for works like *144 Lead Square* (1969), *Twenty-Fifth Steel Cardinal* (1974), *Stone Field Sculpture* (1977, Hartford, CT), and *Lament for the Children* (1976, Long Island City, NY).
"Bricks Controversy": In 1972, Britain's Tate Gallery acquired *Equivalent VIII*, an arrangement of firebricks. The piece gained notoriety in 1976 when it was defaced with blue food dye after being featured in the Sunday Times, sparking a major public debate about contemporary art and its accessibility.
Representation: Andre was represented by Paula Cooper Gallery (New York), Konrad Fischer Galerie (Düsseldorf & Berlin), Sadie Coles HQ (London), and Yvon Lambert Gallery (Paris).

Personal Life and Legacy

Relationship with Ana Mendieta: Andre met artist Ana Mendieta in 1979. They married in 1985, but their relationship ended tragically when Mendieta died after falling from the balcony of Andre's apartment in 1985.
Legal Proceedings: Andre was charged with second-degree murder in connection with Mendieta’s death but was acquitted in a bench trial in 1988, a verdict that generated considerable controversy within the art world.
Critical Reception: The evolution of critical understanding of Carl Andre's work is documented in *About Carl Andre: Critical Texts Since 1965*, which compiles essays and reviews by influential art historians and critics like Clement Greenberg, Donald Kuspit, Lucy R. Lippard, Robert C. Morgan, Barbara Rose, and Roberta Smith.
Death: Carl Andre died on January 24, 2024, in New York City at the age of 88.

Questions & Answers

Is there a chronological account of Paul André?

A chronological account of Paul André's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.

Where can I find statistics about Paul André's works?

The Stats page of Paul André presents statistics computed from the artist's artworks listed on this website.

What moods do Paul André's artworks express?

The Mood Room of Paul André is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

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