Number 32

"Number 32" by Morris Louis Bernstein exemplifies the principles of Color field painting, a movement he helped pioneer in the 1950s. This Abstract work features vast, flowing bands of color that seem to dissolve into the Canvas. Louis's innovative technique involved pouring thin layers of paint, creating luminous, color-rich surfaces that emphasize pure visual experience. As part of the Washington Color School, Louis embraced the expressive potential of large-scale Canvas, with "Magna" reflecting his mature style rooted in simplicity and depth.