1945-H

"1945-H" by Clyfford Still exemplifies his pioneering role in Abstract expressionism. Created shortly after World War II, the painting reflects Still’s decisive move from representational art to abstract forms, a shift he made between 1938 and 1942. Using Oil paints, Still's composition features bold, textured fields of color that evoke emotion and raw energy, hallmark traits of the movement. As one of the early pioneers, Still’s work laid groundwork for Abstract expressionism, emphasizing spontaneous, visceral expression over figurative depiction.