“The Station of the Cross – First Station” is an abstract artwork created by Barnett Newman in 1958 in the United States. The piece belongs to the Color Field Painting movement, and its primary medium is magna on canvas. The dimensions of the artwork are 197.8 by 153.7 cm.
The artwork is characterized by its minimalist approach, showing an expanse of predominantly light surface interrupted by a singular vertical dark line near the right edge. This vertical line, reminiscent of a zip, is textured and gives a sense of depth and focus to the otherwise stark canvas. The canvas itself is a study in contrasts, with the dark, jagged vertical line drawing the viewer’s eye and evoking a sense of solemn reflection. The composition aligns with the principles of the Color Field Painting movement, emphasizing simplicity and purity of form.