“Gran Cairo,” created by Frank Stella in 1962, is an abstract piece noteworthy for its inclusion within the Color Field Painting movement. Executed in polymer on canvas, this artwork is currently housed at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City, NY, USA.
The artwork features a series of concentric squares, each band rendered in bold and contrasting colors. The squares are meticulously arranged, creating a sense of depth and rhythm that draws the viewer’s eye toward the center. The palette includes vivid shades of red, yellow, green, blue, and dark tones, producing a vibrant optical effect. Each color band is separated by thin white lines, enhancing the clarity and structure of the geometric composition. This meticulous arrangement and use of color exemplify Stella’s commitment to the principles of the Color Field Painting movement, where color itself becomes the primary subject.
