The artwork, titled “Who’s Afraid of Red, Yellow, and Blue I,” was created by Barnett Newman between 1969 and 1970. This piece belongs to the Color Field Painting movement and falls within the abstract genre. It is part of the series “Who’s Afraid of Red, Yellow, and Blue,” created during the same period.
The artwork features a predominantly red field, dominating the central portion of the canvas, flanked vertically by narrow strips of color on either side. On the left edge, there is a slender band of blue, while on the right edge, a yellow strip forms the boundary. The composition presents a striking contrast between the primary colors, invoking an emotional and visual intensity, characteristic of the Color Field Painting movement. The use of these bold, unmodulated colors evokes a sense of simplicity yet profound depth, highlighting Newman’s masterful manipulation of color and space.