1950-K-No. 1 1950

Clyfford Still's "1950-K-No. 1" is a quintessential example of Abstract Expressionism, a movement that emerged in the United States after World War II. Created in 1950, the painting features bold, gestural strokes of orange, blue, and yellow against a stark white background. The work is characterized by its dynamic composition and the artist's signature use of impasto, a technique that gives the paint a thick, textured surface. The seemingly random arrangement of colors and shapes evokes a sense of emotion and spontaneity, inviting viewers to engage with the abstract form on a visceral level. Still's "1950-K-No. 1" is a powerful testament to the abstract artist's exploration of color, form, and the potential of the canvas.