The artwork “Delta Theta” by Morris Louis, created in 1961, is a significant piece within the Color Field Painting movement. This abstract artwork belongs to the “Unfurled” series and exemplifies the characteristics of its genre.
The artwork prominently features a large canvas mostly occupied by a neutral expanse, possibly off-white or light beige, creating a vast space. On each bottom corner, there are flowing, vertical stripes of vibrant colors. These colored bands cascade in an organic, unfurling manner, with the left side dominated by warm hues such as yellow, orange, and red, while the right side exhibits a broader spectrum, including blues, greens, and purples. The interplay of these luminous colors against the blank background evokes a sense of movement and dynamism, characteristic of Louis’ technique and the aesthetic principles of the Color Field Painting movement.
