Gamma

Gamma (1960) by Morris Louis exemplifies the artist’s mastery within the Color field painting movement, a subset of Abstract art that emphasizes large swaths of color and surface uniformity. Louis employs a technique involving the pouring of oil-based paints onto unprimed canvas, allowing pigment to soak in organically, creating rich, fluid fields of color without defined brushstrokes. The title "Gamma" suggests a reference to a spectrum or range, aligning with the work’s exploration of color intensity and tonal variation. This painting reflects Louis’s innovative approach to color and form in mid-20th-century abstraction.