“The Butcher Came and Slew the Ox” is an artwork created in 1984 by Frank Stella, a prominent figure in the Abstract Expressionism art movement. The artwork resides within the genre of abstract art, characterized by its dynamic and complex composition.
The artwork is a vivid and intricate composition, demonstrative of the artist’s signature abstract style. Dominated by a palette of bold and contrasting colors, it features an amalgamation of geometric shapes and swirling lines. The lively reds and oranges create a chaotic backdrop, upon which structured yellow and green forms interweave with fluid, energetic strokes. The mixture of sharp, linear elements and more fluid, serpentine designs results in a dynamic tension throughout the piece. The interplay of color and form invites the viewer to reflect on the intensity and movement captured in the abstract expression.
