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Abstract Expressionism

Most Famous Works


Autumn Rhythm (Number 30, 1950) Lavender Mist (Number 1, 1950) No. 5 (1948)

manages to forge a landscape which is truly for the senses which delivers contrasting shades as well as differentiating colors which will in turn take your eyes across the whole painting. mainly green, white, black and in some cases brown to give the painting an earthy appearance

use of color contributes to the overall effect of the painting which appears to be very earthy use of texture allows the painting to have multiple layers and 3D-like appearance

the focal point of the painting is the thick and long streaks of black black streaks border the entire painting which in turn allows the viewer to be directed around the painting to the four corners of the canvas

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