PH-118
- Artist
- Clyfford Still
- Date
- 1947
- Style
- Abstract expressionism
- Genre
- Abstract
"PH-118" is a compelling painting associated with the Ferus Gallery, a prominent contemporary art venue active from 1957 to 1966 in Los Angeles. The artwork exemplifies Abstract art, possibly influenced by Abstract expressionism, characterized by spontaneous, gestural brushstrokes. The artist employs Oil paints to create layered textures and vibrant colors that evoke emotion and depth. Though the title suggests a modern, perhaps experimental piece, it aligns with the gallery's promotion of innovative, avant-garde styles during the late 1950s and early 1960s—an era pivotal to the evolution of contemporary Abstract expressionism.
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