
Gamma
1959
Gamma exemplifies Morris Louis's signature technique of pouring liquid acrylic paint directly onto unprimed canvas, creating luminous vertical streams of color. The composition features bold stripes in orange, blue, deep burgundy, and black that flow downward with soft, feathered edges, demonstrating the artist's mastery of color interaction and chromatic harmony. The pale background provides striking contrast to the saturated hues, which appear to float and vibrate against the neutral field. This work represents a pivotal moment in Abstract Expressionism, where the artist moved beyond gestural abstraction toward color field painting.
- Medium
- canvas
- Overall
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
Notes
Contemporary Day Auction, Sotheby's, sale on 2026-05-15.
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Day Auction
May 15, 2026
Estimate: $3,000,000 – $4,000,000
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