1936-7-No. 2

"1936-7-No. 2" by Clyfford Still exemplifies his pioneering shift from representational to abstract art, developed between 1938 and 1942, making him a key figure in the first generation of Abstract Expressionism. The painting features bold, dynamic Expressionist forms created with thick Oil paint, emphasizing raw emotion and individual expression. Its intense, vigorous strokes reflect Still’s innovative approach to exploring subconscious themes, culminating in a purely abstract composition that distanced itself from earlier figurative and surrealist influences.