The artwork titled “Title Page from 18 Cantos” was created by Barnett Newman in 1964. It belongs to the Color Field Painting movement and falls under the abstract genre within Newman’s series “18 Cantos.”
The artwork presents a central red rectangular form with slightly irregular edges, positioned on a white background. Handwritten in a large, elegant script are the words “18 Cantos” followed by “Barnett Newman,” signifying the collection’s title and the artist’s name. The red area stands out vividly against the white background, exemplifying the artist’s focus on contrasting color fields. Additionally, the artist’s name is also signed at the bottom of the work, underscoring its authenticity.