Untitled D11 1949

"Untitled D11" is a 1949 drawing by American abstract expressionist artist Morris Louis (1912-1962). The work depicts a single, dark central form seemingly rising from a white ground that is accented by sketched, semi-circular shapes. The black figure is rendered with detailed hatching lines, creating a sense of depth and form. The surrounding, more freehand lines are gestural and expressive, a hallmark of Louis's later work. While the specific subject matter remains ambiguous, the overall effect of the piece is one of dynamic energy and exploration of form.