The Station of the Cross – Fourth Station (1960; United States) by Barnett Newman

The Station of the Cross - Fourth Station - Barnett Newman - 1960; United States

Artwork Information

TitleThe Station of the Cross - Fourth Station
ArtistBarnett Newman
Date1960; United States
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions198.1 x 153 cm
Art MovementColor Field Painting

About The Station of the Cross - Fourth Station

“The Station of the Cross – Fourth Station,” crafted by Barnett Newman in 1960 within the United States, is a notable piece of abstract art belonging to the Color Field Painting movement. The artwork, executed in oil on canvas, measures 198.1 by 153 cm.

The artwork exemplifies Newman’s minimalist approach, characterized by the application of a restrained color palette and simplified forms. Dominated by a stark, almost monochromatic off-white background, the piece features two prominent vertical bands in dark hues near each edge. The band on the left is thicker, solid, and less delineated, while the band on the right appears as a more refined, textured, and irregular line. The sparse composition evokes a sense of solemnity and contemplation, inviting viewers to engage with the profound simplicity and subtle complexity embodied in Newman’s creation. The vertical lines, a hallmark of Newman’s style, offer a meditative quality, echoing the solemnity suggested by the title and aligning with the abstract genre’s ethos.

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