Focus II 1980

Brice Marden's *Focus II* (1980) is an abstract etching and aquatint print. The artwork depicts a single square, rendered in black and white, with subtle shading and line work. The piece is defined by its simplicity and minimalism, characteristic of Marden's signature style. The square is centered on the paper and its edges are slightly blurred, creating a sense of depth and space. The work's minimalist aesthetics invite the viewer to contemplate the nature of form and its relationship to space, and to reflect on the role of abstraction in art.