Saf Aleph 1959

"Saf Aleph" (1959) is a vibrant abstract painting by American artist Morris Louis, known for his "Veil" paintings. The work showcases Louis's signature style, achieved by staining thinned acrylic paint onto a raw canvas. This technique creates a luminous and layered effect, seen in the overlapping bands of vibrant color and dark washes that seem to float across the surface. The painting's title, which means "secret of the alphabet" in Hebrew, adds a layer of mystery and invites viewers to decode its visual language.