Clyfford Still American, 1904-80
PH-246
1951/52
Clyfford Still's 'PH-246' (c. 1951) is a vast jagged field of black, ochre, and burning red that tore across the horizon of American painting when first shown. Still pursued total independence from any figurative reference, refusing titles and dating his works only with their photographic catalogue numbers. Oil on canvas, Art Institute of Chicago.
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Image source: Art Institute of Chicago