Figures in Space #2 1949

"Figures in Space #2" is a 1949 ink drawing by American artist Louis Schanker, a significant figure in the American Abstract Expressionist movement. This piece demonstrates Schanker's exploration of abstract form and space. With a minimalist aesthetic, the artwork uses black lines and geometric shapes to depict figures, possibly dancers, in a dynamic, almost chaotic composition. Schanker's "Figures in Space" series embodies the energy and spontaneity of Abstract Expressionism, inviting viewers to interpret the abstract forms and their relationship within the composition.