“Seventh Stone,” created by Lee Bontecou in 1968, falls within the domain of Abstract Expressionism and belongs to the abstract genre. This piece is part of Bontecou’s “Stones” series.
The artwork is composed of stark, bold elements rendered in a predominantly monochromatic palette. Central to the composition is a form that suggests depth and dimensionality, reminiscent of a concentric stone or geological formation, exuding a sense of both rigidity and fluidity. The detailed, textural surface is indicative of Bontecou’s exploration of abstract emotions and concepts, encapsulating the movement’s core ethos of expressing profound subtleties beyond literal representations.
