Number 1

Morris Louis's "Number 1" (1956–1957) exemplifies his pioneering approach within Color Field painting. The artwork displays an Abstract composition characterized by vibrant, flowing hues that seem to dissolve into one another. Louis employed a Mixed technique, applying thin washes of paint onto Canvas to create luminous, layered effects. This piece reflects his roots in Abstract expressionism but diverges into a more focused exploration of color and form, embodying the movements' emphasis on the physicality of paint and the act of creation.