The Fountain

"The Fountain" by Lorser Feitelson exemplifies his mastery in Symbolic painting within the context of Expressionism. As one of the founding figures of Southern California–based hard-edge painting, Feitelson’s work often combines crisp form with profound emotional and symbolic depth. Born in Savannah and raised in New York City, his move to California in 1927 greatly influenced his artistic development. This painting reflects his interest in conveying complex, symbolic gestures through bold, geometric shapes, characteristic of his innovative approach that bridges hard-edge aesthetics and expressive content.