The artwork is titled “August 31,” created by the artist Jack Youngerman in 1966. It belongs to the Post-Painterly Abstraction movement and is classified as an abstract genre.
The artwork consists of a dynamic, abstract black shape that dominates the center against a contrasting white background. The form appears fluid and organic, with sweeping curves and pointed edges that suggest movement and vitality. The interplay of black and white creates a stark yet harmonious visual effect, characteristic of the Post-Painterly Abstraction movement. The artist’s signature is subtly positioned in the lower right corner, further adding to the piece’s refined composition.
