Delta Zeta 1960

"Delta Zeta" (1960) is an abstract painting by American artist Morris Louis (1912-1962). The work is characterized by its vibrant, flowing lines of color that appear to dance across the canvas. Louis achieved this effect by pouring thinned paint directly onto the canvas, allowing the colors to blend and interact in unexpected ways. This work is a prime example of Louis's "Veil" paintings, which feature layers of transparent colors that create a sense of depth and luminosity. Louis's color-field paintings played a significant role in the development of abstract expressionism in the 1950s and 60s.