Profound Longing 1965

"Profound Longing," a 1965 oil painting by German-American abstract expressionist Hans Hofmann, features a vibrant composition of bold colors and gestural brushstrokes. The canvas is dominated by a fiery red square, surrounded by a tumultuous interplay of greens, blues, and browns, echoing the artist's exploration of color and form. Hofmann's signature "push-pull" technique, where colors and shapes seem to both advance and recede, creates a dynamic tension within the work, inviting viewers to explore the depth and emotional resonance of abstract art.