Addition V 1959

"Addition V" is a large-scale abstract painting by Morris Louis, created in 1959. Known for his vibrant color-field paintings, Louis achieved his signature style by pouring thinned acrylic paint onto unprimed canvas. The artwork is dominated by a powerful interplay of red, green and black. Louis's "Veil" series, of which "Addition V" is a part, redefined abstract expressionism, emphasizing the spontaneity of the creative process and the dynamism of color.