The artwork, titled “Third Element,” was created by the artist Morris Louis in 1961. Rendered in acrylic on canvas, this piece belongs to the Color Field Painting movement and is part of the “Stripe” series. Measuring 207.5 x 129.5 cm, the artwork falls within the abstract genre.
“Third Element” features an array of vertically oriented, bold, and vibrant stripes in various hues, ranging from red, orange, yellow, green, blue to black. The stripes are arranged in close proximity to one another, creating a visual composition that emphasizes color interaction and saturation. The use of acrylic paint allows for intense and pure color application, characteristic of Louis’s work in the Color Field Painting movement. The vivid bands of color juxtaposed against a stark, unadorned background highlight the artist’s mastery in manipulating color and form to evoke an immersive visual experience.
