The artwork, titled “Gamma,” was created by Morris Louis in 1960. Executed in oil, it belongs to the Color Field Painting movement and is part of the “Veil” series. This abstract work measures 210.2 x 139.7 cm.
In “Gamma,” a cascade of variegated hues flows vertically down the canvas, embodying the characteristic style of the Color Field Painting movement. The interplay of colors—ranging from deep blues and purples to subtle hints of orange—creates a sense of depth and fluidity, typical of Morris Louis’s mastery in manipulating oil to achieve diaphanous, veil-like layers. The simplicity of the composition, with its emphasis on color and form over representational detail, invites contemplative engagement, allowing viewers to lose themselves in the nuanced gradations and the gentle, seamless transitions between the overlapping shades.
