“Partition,” created in 1962 by Morris Louis, is an abstract work rendered with acrylic on canvas. This piece belongs to the “Stripe” series and is a notable example of the Color Field Painting movement. It is held in the Tate Modern in London, UK.
The artwork prominently features two horizontal bands of vibrant, parallel stripes set against a neutral canvas background. Each band comprises several stripes in rich hues of red, blue, green, yellow, and dark tones, which appear to be carefully applied with a uniform and deliberate approach. The simplicity and repetition of the stripes create a meditative, rhythmic visual experience, characteristic of Louis’s exploration of color and form.
