Yellow Painting (1949; United States) by Barnett Newman

Yellow Painting - Barnett Newman - 1949; United States

Artwork Information

TitleYellow Painting
ArtistBarnett Newman
Date1949; United States
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementColor Field Painting

About Yellow Painting

“Yellow Painting” by Barnett Newman, created in 1949 in the United States, is an oil painting on canvas that exemplifies the Color Field Painting movement within the abstract genre.

The artwork features a predominantly vibrant yellow expanse, marked by two narrow vertical white stripes that run parallel along the sides of the canvas. These sharp lines contrast with the expansive and uniform yellow background, creating a sense of depth and tension within the minimalist composition. The simplicity of the forms and the bold use of color reflect Newman’s exploration of spatial and emotional expression through abstraction. This painting is a quintessential representation of Newman’s artistic pursuit of conveying profound ideas with minimalistic elements.

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