Number 1Morris Louis · 1957

  • Art movementAbstract Expressionism
  • Creation date1957
  • MuseumBuffalo AKG Art Museum

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About this artwork

  • Title: Number 1
  • Artist: Morris Louis
  • Year: 1957
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Buffalo AKG Art Museum
  • Color palette: Earthy
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
  • Color intensity: Balanced

Questions & Answers

What national origin stands behind the Abstract Expressionism of "Number 1"?

The Abstract Expressionism work "Number 1" was made by an artist born in United States of America.

How do the colors of "Number 1" relate to each other?

"Number 1" by Morris Louis displays a discordant palette color harmony.

Toward which tone does "Number 1" lean?

An ochre to sepia hue runs through "Number 1" by Morris Louis.

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