PH-215

Clyfford Still (1904 – 1980)

Clyfford Still (1904-1980) was an American Abstract Expressionist known for his monumental, non-figurative paintings exploring themes of life, death, and nature through dynamic color fields and jagged forms. A pioneer of the movement, his work profoundly influenced modern art.

About this artwork

Title: PH-215
Artist: Clyfford Still
Year: 1935
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Creative period: Early Period
Corpus context: non-figurative exploration , natural world resonance
Color palette: Earthy
Main color: Walnut
Keywords: dark blurry background , expressive portrait , 1930s painting

Quick Facts

Title: PH-215
Notable elements or techniques: Profile view, dark blurry background
Artist: Clyfford Still
Subject or theme: Person's head on a rocky surface
Year: 1935