The artwork, created by Clyfford Still in 1960, is an oil painting belonging to the Color Field Painting movement. With dimensions measuring 287 x 396 cm, this abstract piece is currently displayed at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) in San Francisco, California.
The artwork features a striking composition characterized by bold, vertical forms that appear to be almost torn into the canvas, exposing layers beneath. Large areas of black, red, and cream dominate the space, occasionally interspersed with hints of orange and blue. These jagged fields of color create a dramatic visual effect, emphasized by the stark contrast between the hues. The abstract nature of the piece invites viewers to immerse themselves in the pure emotional experience of color and form, a hallmark of the Color Field Painting movement.
