Red Devil 1959

"Red Devil" (1959) is a vibrant and bold abstract painting by Gene Davis, a prominent figure in the Washington Color School movement. This large-scale work, measuring 182.88 x 182.88 cm, features a striking composition of vertical red stripes against a backdrop of bright orange. Two thin, contrasting white and yellow stripes break the uniformity, drawing the viewer's eye to the right side of the canvas. Davis's use of bold colors and repetitive patterns, reminiscent of hard-edge painting, creates a visually dynamic and captivating composition that celebrates the purity of color and form.