This artwork, titled “Untitled” and created by Morris Louis in 1958, exemplifies the Color Field Painting movement. Executed on canvas and measuring 353.7 by 231.5 centimeters, it is abstract in genre and belongs to the “Veil” series. Currently, this piece is housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork features a significant vertical composition, where a broad, pour-like application of colors gradually narrows into a darker, denser central form, reminiscent of a veil. The harmonious yet subtle tones merge and blend seamlessly, creating a delicate interplay of transparency and opacity. The edges of the colors are soft, adding to the ethereal quality of the piece, while the negative space around the central form enhances its visual impact.
