oil on Masonite

signed with the artist's initials and dated 'A64' lower right; signed, titled and dated 'Study for Homage to the Square: ''Hard, Softer, Soft Edge'' Albers 1964' on the reverse

40.2 x 40.2 cm (15 7/8 x 15 7/8 in.)

Painted in 1964, this painting will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the work of Josef Albers currently being prepared by the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation and is registered under no. 1964.1.13.