PH-535Clyfford Still · 1943

  • Art movementAbstract Expressionism
  • Creation date1943

Clyfford Still (1904 – 1980)

Clyfford Still (1904-1980) was an American Abstract Expressionist known for his monumental, non-figurative paintings exploring themes of life, death, and nature through dynamic color fields and jagged forms. A pioneer of the movement, his work profoundly influenced modern art.


About this artwork

  • Title: PH-535
  • Artist: Clyfford Still
  • Year: 1943
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Movement: Abstract Expressionism
  • Keywords: gestural painting style, vertical brushstrokes, abstract color art
  • Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
  • Color intensity: Balanced
  • Perceived brightness: bright

Questions & Answers

How do contrast and harmony combine in "PH-535"?

In "PH-535", a statement contrast is paired with a strong color unity harmony.

What stage of Clyfford Still's career does "PH-535" (1943) belong to?

The 1943 date places "PH-535" in the Mature Period of Clyfford Still's development.

How harmonious are the colors of "PH-535" by Clyfford Still?

The colors of "PH-535" by Clyfford Still show a strong color unity harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

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