Blue ColumnMorris Louis · 1960
Color Field
1960
203.0 x 55.0 cm
The Phillips Collection
Morris Louis (1912 – 1962)
American Color Field painter known for translucent veil paintings and vibrant, poured acrylic stains that emphasize the flatness of the canvas.
The Phillips Collection (Washington, D.C., United States of America)
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About this artwork
- Title: Blue Column
- Artist: Morris Louis
- Year: 1960
- Original dimensions: 203.0 x 55.0 cm
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: The Phillips Collection
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Color intensity: Balanced
- Perceived brightness: balanced
Questions & Answers
Which artistic current is "Blue Column" by Morris Louis part of?
"Blue Column" by Morris Louis belongs to the Color Field movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.
In which year and which movement was "Blue Column" made?
"Blue Column" was created in 1960 as a work of the Color Field movement. Date and movement anchor the artwork in art history.
What level of contrast does "Blue Column" by Morris Louis show?
"Blue Column" by Morris Louis shows a gentle contrast between its light and dark areas.