N.Y. 1 (Road #4)
- Artist
- Hedda Sterne
- Date
- 1956
- Style
- Abstract expressionism
- Genre
- Abstract
- Location
- Krannert Art Museum (University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign)
Hedda Sterne's "N.Y. 1 (Road #4)" exemplifies her engagement with the Abstract expressionism movement. Created on canvas, the work features vibrant, gestural strokes, possibly achieved with spray paint or acrylic media, emphasizing spontaneity and emotion. Sterne's style balances elements of Surrealism and abstraction, capturing NYC's dynamic urban landscape. Notably, Sterne was the only woman among the elite group of artists in "The Irascibles" photograph, highlighting her significant role in mid-20th-century American art.
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