The artwork entitled “Fresno Tuesday October 3, 1972 11 PM #1” was created by the artist William Saroyan in the year 1972. This piece falls within the Abstract Expressionism movement and belongs to the abstract genre.
The artwork consists of a series of vibrant, freeform shapes and strokes rendered in watercolor. These shapes vary in size, opacity, and color, including hues of green, red, brown, blue, and black. The arrangement appears spontaneous and asymmetrical, characteristic of abstract expressionist practices. Interspersed among the shapes are stamps and a label with the artist’s name and address, further contributing to the eclectic and dynamic composition. The overall appearance evokes a sense of improvisation and emotive expression.