Citadel 1962

"Citadel" (1962) is a striking example of Gene Davis's signature style of hard-edge abstraction. Davis, known for his bold use of color, created a vibrant composition using vertical stripes of various widths and hues. The piece evokes a sense of architectural grandeur, with the verticality of the stripes suggesting the structure of a fortified tower. The work is an excellent example of Color Field painting, a style that emerged in the 1950s and emphasizes flat planes of color, often arranged in geometric patterns.