The artwork, titled “High,” was created by Morris Louis in 1959. It is an acrylic painting on canvas and belongs to the Color Field Painting movement. This abstract piece is currently housed in the Dallas Museum of Art, located in Dallas, Texas, United States.
In “High,” the viewer is invited to experience an interplay of vibrant, flowing colors that cascade vertically along the sides of the canvas, creating a central void of white space. The tendrils of color, including shades of red, yellow, and green, appear to be organically draped or poured down the sides, creating a striking contrast with the unadorned central area. The use of acrylics lends a translucent quality to the colors, enhancing the sense of depth and fluidity within the piece. This compositional structure is emblematic of the Color Field Painting movement, emphasizing simplicity, purity of color, and emotional resonance through abstract forms.
