Red PaintingAd Reinhardt · 1952

  • Art movementMinimalism
  • Creation date1952
  • Dimensions198.0 x 366.0 cm

Ad Reinhardt (1913 – 1967)

Explore Ad Reinhardt's (1913-1967) abstract art: iconic black paintings, geometric abstraction & influential Art-as-Art philosophy. A key figure in minimalism and Abstract Expressionism!

About this artwork

  • Title: Red Painting
  • Artist: Ad Reinhardt
  • Year: 1952
  • Original dimensions: 198.0 x 366.0 cm
  • Format: Panoramic
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Movement: Minimalism
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Color palette: Dark
  • Keywords: contemporary art, black and red painting, geometric abstraction

Questions & Answers

What colors dominate "Red Painting" by Ad Reinhardt?

"Red Painting" by Ad Reinhardt uses a dark palette, with red (#d70d02) as the dominant color.

At what age did Ad Reinhardt make "Red Painting"?

When "Red Painting" was created in 1952, Ad Reinhardt - born in 1913 - was 39 years old.

Is "Red Painting" by Ad Reinhardt a light or a dark artwork?

The recorded values for "Red Painting" by Ad Reinhardt are: balanced brightness, soft shadow luminance.

Where in Ad Reinhardt's career does "Red Painting" fall, given its date?

The 1952 date places "Red Painting" in the Mature Period of Ad Reinhardt's development.

In what year was "Red Painting" by Ad Reinhardt created?

The creation of "Red Painting" by Ad Reinhardt is dated 1952.

Which artist is "Red Painting" attributed to?

"Red Painting" was created by Ad Reinhardt. The information on this page describes Ad Reinhardt's original work.

How saturated is the palette of "Red Painting"?

The colors of "Red Painting" by Ad Reinhardt have a vivid color saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.

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