Child of an Idumean Night (Composition No. 4) 1936

"Child of an Idumean Night (Composition No. 4)" is an abstract painting created in 1936 by Arshile Gorky, known for his innovative approach to abstraction. The work showcases Gorky's unique style, which blended biomorphic shapes with cubist elements. This painting is a smaller work, at just 30.4 x 20.4 cm, yet it embodies the abstract and biomorphic features of Gorky's style, highlighting his ability to create a sense of dynamism and energy even within a compact format. Gorky's works, like this one, explored themes of memory, myth, and the unconscious.