PP-493Clyfford Still · 1936

  • Art movementExpressionism
  • Creation date1936

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: PP-493
  • Artist: Clyfford Still
  • Year: 1936
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Corpus context: larger works, preliminary study
  • Keywords: pastel color palette, early 20th century art, clyfford still pastel
  • Color intensity: Balanced
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant
  • Topics: organic shapes”, early 20th art”, indigenous figures

Questions & Answers

Is Clyfford Still, creator of "PP-493", known under other names?

Clyfford Still appears under the alternate names Clyfford Elmer Still, Clyfford E. Still, Clifford Still.

Where does "PP-493" fall in Clyfford Still's career?

Within Clyfford Still's career, "PP-493" falls in the Early Period. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.

What is the creation date of "PP-493" by Clyfford Still?

"PP-493" dates from 1936. The date places the work within Clyfford Still's career and its era.

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