“Number 28,” created by Morris Louis in 1961, is an abstract artwork belonging to the Color Field Painting movement. Executed in acrylic on canvas, this piece forms part of Louis’s “Stripe” series. This artwork is housed at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN, US.
The artwork features a stark, white background with vertical stripes of varying colors and widths on the left and right sides. The stripes are composed of deep hues, including blues, greens, oranges, reds, and yellows, and are arranged closely together. Their bold and vibrant colors draw the viewer’s attention, creating a contrast with the otherwise uncluttered and plain white space. The arrangement of the stripes suggests a sense of rhythm and minimalism, characteristics emblematic of the Color Field Painting movement.
