Loft IPhilip Guston · 1950
Expressionism
1950
43.0 x 56.0 cm
Philip Guston (1913 – 1980)
Philip Guston (1913-1980) was a pivotal Canadian-American artist known for his evolution from Abstract Expressionism to raw, figurative art exploring racism, identity & political satire. A key figure in the New York School.
About this artwork
- Title: Loft I
- Artist: Philip Guston
- Year: 1950
- Original dimensions: 43.0 x 56.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Creative period: Early Period
- Corpus context: abstracted landscape, precursor to later works
- Main color: Espresso
- Keywords: "unsettling artwork", gestural art”, "drypoint drawing"
Questions & Answers
Is "Loft I" by Philip Guston a portrait, landscape or square composition?
"Loft I" by Philip Guston has a landscape format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.
How does the subject of "Loft I" relate to Philip Guston's usual themes?
Among Philip Guston's recorded themes - expressionist roots, post-war anxiety", abstracted landscape, fragmented form, exploring line & space, precursor to later works, experimentation with texture, reflecting inner turmoil - "Loft I" brings its own focus on abstract landscape, dynamic lines”, “expressive drawing”, “layered composition”, “uneven texture”, “gestural art style”, “ambiguous form”.
Do the colors of "Loft I" appear strong or soft?
"Loft I" by Philip Guston shows a balanced color intensity.