Night Patrol 1975

"Night Patrol" (1975) is a work by American artist Gene Davis (1920-1985) known for his abstract paintings, specifically in the style of hard-edge painting. Composed of a series of vertical stripes of varying widths, the artwork is characterized by its minimal use of color and the stark contrast between the dark background and the lighter blue stripes. The regularity of the stripes and their repetitive pattern suggests a sense of order and control, reflecting the artist's fascination with geometric forms and their impact on the viewer's perception. The painting's title evokes a sense of movement and activity, despite the static nature of the stripes.