The artwork “Untitled” by Morris Louis, created in 1954, exemplifies the Color Field Painting movement with its expansive use of color. Rendered on canvas, this abstract piece measures 198.8 x 264.2 cm. It showcases the artist’s distinctive approach to the genre through its blending and overlapping hues.
The artwork prominently features horizontal bands of rich, saturated colors that stretch across the canvas. These colors, ranging from vivid yellows and deep purples to earthy browns and lush greens, are applied in a manner that allows them to bleed and blend into one another, creating a sense of fluidity and a dynamic interplay of color. The absence of defined lines and forms invites the viewer to experience the emotive impact of color itself, which is central to the philosophy of Color Field Painting. The overall effect is a vibrant, immersive composition that engages the viewer on a visceral level.
