Blue ColumnMorris Louis · 1960

  • Art movementColor Field
  • Creation date1960
  • Dimensions203.0 x 55.0 cm
  • MuseumThe Phillips Collection

Morris Louis (1912 – 1962)

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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
  • Main color: Steel Blue
  • Color intensity: Balanced
  • Perceived brightness: balanced

Questions & Answers

Who created "Blue Column" and in what year?

The author of "Blue Column" is Morris Louis, and the work is dated 1960.

What colors dominate "Blue Column" by Morris Louis?

The color identity of "Blue Column" by Morris Louis: a dark palette, dominated by steel blue (#3c6792).

What are the dimensions of the original "Blue Column" by Morris Louis?

The original "Blue Column" by Morris Louis measures 203 x 55 cm.

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