A commanding large-scale abstract painting by Hans Hofmann, 'Grief' (1961) features sweeping layers of crimson, magenta, and burnt sienna applied with vigorous, gestural brushwork across an unprimed canvas ground. The composition creates a dynamic sense of depth and push-pull tension — a hallmark of Hofmann's theoretical approach — as warm reds converge and dissolve at the edges. Hand-signed by the artist in the lower right ('hans hofmann 61') and catalogued on the verso (Cat.# 1328), this unique work is a distinguished example of American Abstract Expressionism at its most emotionally charged. At 72 × 60 inches, it carries significant physical presence and institutional exhibition potential.