“Floral V” is an abstract artwork by Morris Louis, created between 1959 and 1960. The piece belongs to the Color Field Painting movement and is part of the “Floral” series. Crafted using acrylic and magna on canvas, the work measures 249.5 by 350 cm and is held in a private collection.
The artwork, “Floral V,” is characterized by its array of vivid, overlapping colors that cascade down the canvas. The composition is predominantly vertical, with vibrant hues such as pink, yellow, green, and blue intersecting and blending seamlessly. The colors appear as elongated ovals or strokes, creating a sense of depth and translucency. A darker central mass anchors the colorful array, lending the piece an almost organic feel, reminiscent of floral forms, yet abstract in its execution. The vertical arrangement and the use of transparent layers typify Morris Louis’s style, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the sheer expansiveness and emotional resonance of the colors.
