The artwork entitled “Number 17” was created by John McLaughlin in the year 1962. This piece is representative of the Minimalism art movement and falls within the abstract genre.
In the artwork, the composition is characterized by a distinctly minimalistic approach, featuring broad vertical bands of color. A solid black bar takes prominence on the left side, flanked by a narrower, bright red strip. The adjacent dominated central panel is largely white, contributing to a stark contrast with the darker section. Completing the composition, a slim light blue strip marks the far right edge. This reduction to essential forms and colors exemplifies the core principles of Minimalism, focusing on simplicity and the purity of the painted surface.
