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First Move

1969

Jules Olitski

(American, 1922–2007)
Culture
America
Medium
acrylic on canvas
Measurements
Unframed: 267 x 48.3 cm (105 1/8 x 19 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Louis D. Kacalieff, M.D. 1986.154
Copyright
© Estate of Jules Olitski / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
227 Abstract Expressionism
Print
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Did You Know?

On occasion Olitski experimented with unusually shaped canvases, such as this tall and narrow example.

Description

In order to create the many diaphanous and interpenetrating layers of color in First Move, Olitski used spray guns powered by air compressors to apply the paint. This method effectively eliminated such compositional elements as shape and outline, which are traditional in the history of painting. However, the artist attached masking tape to the upper border of this canvas, sprayed additional colors, and then removed the tape - thereby breaking the uniformity of the surface.
Vertically oriented, elongated canvas with a background built up of muted pink acrylic paint splatters, overlaid with small spatters of teal and orange. Cream paint subtly outlines the edge of the upper left corner.

First Move

1969

Jules Olitski

(American, 1922–2007)
America

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