Tet

"Tet" (1958) by Morris Louis exemplifies Color field painting within the realm of Abstract art. Composed of four fan-like stains in blues, greens, violets, and yellows, the colors seamlessly converge and slide into each other, evoking the qualities of liquid. Louis's technique reveals his process: the pools at the bottom of the canvas demonstrate how gravity manipulated thinned pigment, creating streams and fans that forge deltas from concentrated areas. Currently housed at the Whitney Museum, "Tet" is a compelling study of Color field painting and Abstract expressionism.