Painting with Four Square Holes 1991

"Painting with Four Square Holes" is a 1991 work by British artist Alan Charlton, currently housed in the Tate Britain in London. The piece is a minimalist painting featuring a simple, solid background and four small, square cutouts placed at the corners of the canvas, playing with the viewer's perception of space and form. The work exemplifies Charlton's signature style, known for its geometric precision and focus on the essential elements of painting. This minimalist approach invites viewers to contemplate the nature of the canvas and its boundaries.