City Night 1954

Jacob Kainen's abstract painting "City Night" from 1954 features a vibrant palette of colors and bold brushstrokes. The composition is dominated by a large red field, suggesting a bustling urban scene. The artist uses a variety of shapes and forms to represent buildings and street lights, creating a dynamic sense of energy and movement. Kainen's use of contrasting colors and textures adds depth and dimension to the work, further evoking the atmosphere of a vibrant city at night. This abstract painting, measuring 48 x 59.9 cm, exemplifies Kainen's distinctive style of urban abstraction, where the city becomes an abstract canvas.