The artwork, titled “”Cool” Series No. 26 (First Love),” was created by artist Perle Fine in 1963. It belongs to the “Cool” Series and is a representative piece of the Color Field Painting movement within the abstract genre.
In this composition, the artwork features a substantial horizontal expanse of color, dominated by a muted green field that forms the framing structure. Central to this rectilinear space is an off-white rectangular plane, subtly contrasting with the green to create a layered visual experience. At the upper boundary, a soft gradient of pale pink merges delicately with the green, adding a nuanced texture to the otherwise disciplined color blocks. The use of these large, undefined color fields embodies the aesthetics of the Color Field Painting movement, inviting contemplation through minimalistic abstraction.
