Uriel 1955

"Uriel" (1955) is a minimalist painting by Barnett Newman. It is a large-scale work, consisting of a single vertical stripe of dark brown against a pale blue background. This painting exemplifies Newman's "zip" paintings, which are characterized by their bold, simple forms and emphasis on color. The single stripe in "Uriel" is meant to evoke a sense of profound contemplation and the sublime. It is on display at the Kunsthalle Hamburg.