Portrait in Green
Lee Krasner is a key figure in American art, whose energetic work reflects the spirit of possibility in post-war New York. In 2019, her work was presented in the first major presentation of her work in Europe in 50 years, Lee Krasner: Living Colour, at the Barbican Art Gallery in London. This exhibition celebrates the work and life of Lee Krasner (1908–1984), a pioneer of Abstract Expressionism. Lee Krasner: Living Colour tells the story of a formidable artist, whose importance has too often been eclipsed by her marriage to Jackson Pollock.
Questions & Answers
Does "Portrait in Green" by Lee Krasner use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?
The color analysis of "Portrait in Green" by Lee Krasner records a statement contrast and a strong color unity harmony.
What luminance does "Portrait in Green" by Lee Krasner have?
The luminance recorded for "Portrait in Green" by Lee Krasner is bright balance.
Which artistic current is "Portrait in Green" by Lee Krasner part of?
The movement associated with "Portrait in Green" by Lee Krasner is Abstract Expressionism. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.
Lee Krasner (1908 – 1984)
Lee Krasner (1908-1984) was a pivotal Abstract Expressionist painter known for her gestural style, bold colors & dynamic compositions. Explore her evolution beyond Pollock's shadow and discover her influential role in 20th-century art.
About this artwork
- Title: Portrait in Green
- Artist: Lee Krasner
- Year: 1969
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Creative period: Late Period
- Corpus context: spontaneity , abstract expressionism
- Main color: White
- Keywords: “1969 artwork” , “post-war art” , impasto texture
- Perceived brightness: bright