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The 25 artworks by Barnett Newman our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linnen canvas · Certificaat van echtheid · Wereldwijd verzonden Barnett Newman · 1905 – 1970

Black Fire I

1963 · original 289 x 213 cm

Verken Barnett Newman's monumentale Color Field schilderstuk 'Black Fire I', een essentieel werk binnen de abstracte expressie kunstbeweging - Een prachtige combinatie van eenvoud en spiritualiteit.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 1 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Prometheus Bound

Museum Folkwang, Essen

Experience the sublime minimalism of Barnett Newman's Prometheus Bound, a powerful Color Field masterpiece evoking spiritual transcendence from Abstract Expressionism.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Onement I

1948 · Museum of Modern Art, New York City · original 69 x 41 cm

Newman’s artistic vision sought to transcend representational conventions, prioritizing emotional resonance and spiritual depth. ‘Onement I’ exemplifies this ambition through its deliberate reduction of form and color, resulting in an artwork that speaks directly to the viewer's subconscious.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Be I

View the most popular artwork of Barnett Newman ranked #4: Be I

1970 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit · original 213 x 283 cm

Experience the profound minimalism of Barnett Newman's 1970 Color Field masterpiece, Be I; discover this iconic abstract expressionist work today.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 4 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Who’s Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue II

original 304 x 259 cm

A striking display of bold color field abstraction defines this masterpiece by Barnett Newman featuring vibrant red yellow and blue tones that invite you to explore the profound depth of Abstract Expressionism.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Midnight Blue

1970 · Museum Ludwig, Köln · original 239 x 193 cm

Midnight Blue is a Color Field painting by Barnett Newman created in 1970. It exemplifies the style's focus on large areas of color and minimalist composition.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Onement, III

1949 · original 182 x 84 cm

Experience the profound spiritual energy of Barnett Newman's Onement, III, a 1949 Color Field masterpiece featuring iconic orange zips against a bold red field, available to bring sublime modernism into your collection.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Be I

View the most popular artwork of Barnett Newman ranked #8: Be I

1970 · original 213 x 283 cm

Explore Barnett Newman’s ‘Be I,’ a seminal Color Field painting renowned for its minimalist simplicity & profound emotional impact. Discover this 1970 masterpiece on WikiOO.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 8 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Canto VII

1963 · original 37 x 32 cm

Experience Barnett Newman's Canto VII, a captivating 1963 color field lithograph featuring vibrant blue stripes and expansive planes of color. This seminal work exemplifies abstract expressionism and invites you to discover this iconic piece.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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The Third

1964

Experience the vibrant energy of Barnett Newman's 1964 color field masterpiece The Third featuring striking orange tones and yellow stripes that invite you to bring this iconic piece of Abstract Expressionism into your home.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 10 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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3. Third Station

1960

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Voice of Fire

1967

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Unfinished painting

1970 · original 213 x 193 cm

Barnett Newman’s unfinished ‘Untitled (number 2)’ – a striking minimalist square of blue & red-brown. Explore this Abstract Expressionist masterpiece's unique history & powerful color impact.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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12. Twelfh Station

1965

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
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Thirteenth Station

1966 · original 198 x 153 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Canto II

1964

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Achilles

1952

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
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Jericho

1969

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
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Covenant

1949

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
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Canto IX

1963

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
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Canto XIV

1964

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
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Dionysius

1949 · original 170 x 124 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
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Canto XV

1964

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
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Vir Heroicus Sublimis

1950 · original 242 x 513 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
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Canto XVI

1964

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 69 artworks by Barnett Newman
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The artist

Barnett Newman

1905 – 1970

Snelle feiten

Art periodModerne tijd
Best occasionsfocuspunt, accentuerend
Color intensitygebalanceerd, levendig, monochroom
Emotional tonespiritueel
Corpus themesabstract expressionism, surrealism, jewish identity, spiritual exploration, minimalist aesthetic
Topics exploredminimalism, color field, abstract, geometric, color field painting
Typical colorsneutrale kleuren
Copyright statusUnder copyright

Biography

A Pioneer of Abstract Expressionism: The Life and Art of Barnett Newman

Barnett Newman, born in 1905 in New York City to Jewish immigrant parents from Poland, emerged as a pivotal figure in the landscape of American art. His journey wasn’t one of immediate recognition but rather a slow burn of artistic exploration and philosophical inquiry that ultimately redefined the possibilities of abstract painting. Initially studying at the Art Students League and later at the City College of New York, Newman absorbed the influences of his time – the burgeoning Cubism of Picasso and the vibrant color palettes of Matisse were early touchstones. However, he soon felt constrained by these established modes of representation, sensing a need to forge a new visual language capable of expressing the anxieties and spiritual longings of the post-war era. He even destroyed much of his earlier representational work, a deliberate act signifying his commitment to an entirely new artistic path. This period of self-imposed creative destruction was crucial; it cleared the ground for the radical simplicity that would come to define his mature style. Newman’s formative years were marked by intellectual curiosity and engagement with philosophy—a passion he carried throughout his life. He pursued a doctorate in philosophy at Columbia University, delving into existentialist thought and grappling with questions of meaning and purpose. This philosophical grounding profoundly shaped his artistic vision, informing his rejection of traditional conventions and his insistence on exploring the inner landscape of experience. His early paintings reflected influences from Surrealism, experimenting with dreamlike imagery and subconscious associations—a stylistic detour that ultimately served as a springboard for his groundbreaking breakthrough.

The Birth of the “Zip” and the Expansion of Color

Newman’s artistic revolution began in 1948 with *Onement I*, a monumental canvas dominated by a single field of dark red bisected by a vertical stripe of orange. This seemingly simple composition—a radical departure from representational art—became his signature style, establishing him as one of the foremost practitioners of Color Field painting. The “zip,” as Newman termed it, wasn’t merely a line; it was a dynamic force, asserting presence within the expansive emptiness of the canvas and simultaneously dividing and uniting the composition. He meticulously crafted these zips using pigment dispersions—a technique that prioritized color saturation and tonal variation over traditional brushstrokes—creating an immersive experience for the viewer. This method allowed him to convey profound emotional resonance without resorting to explicit imagery or narrative content. Newman’s exploration of color extended beyond mere aesthetic considerations; he believed that color possessed inherent spiritual significance, reflecting the underlying rhythms and harmonies of existence. He painstakingly researched pigments and experimented with layering techniques to achieve optimal tonal balance—a dedication to craftsmanship that underscored his conviction that art could communicate truths inaccessible to rational thought. His subsequent works continued to refine this approach, culminating in monumental canvases like *Vir Heroicus Sublimis*, which incorporated multiple zips to evoke a sense of spatial depth and grandeur. These paintings were conceived as arenas for confronting existential anxieties—a reflection of the turbulent postwar period and Newman’s own personal struggles with faith and identity.

Spirituality, The Sublime, and Philosophical Underpinnings

Newman's artistic philosophy was deeply intertwined with his intellectual convictions. He rejected the notion that painting should merely depict the external world, believing instead that it could serve as a vehicle for exploring profound existential questions—questions of mortality, meaninglessness, and transcendence. Influenced by thinkers like Sartre and Heidegger, he sought to capture what he called “the sublime”—an experience of overwhelming grandeur and awe—through his abstract forms. This wasn’t about religious iconography but rather an attempt to evoke a primal sense of wonder in the viewer—a desire to confront the immensity of existence without resorting to comforting illusions. He saw his work as a rejection of societal norms and an affirmation of individual freedom, striving to create art that was both intellectually rigorous and emotionally powerful. Newman’s unwavering commitment to philosophical inquiry permeated every aspect of his life—from his academic pursuits to his engagement with political activism. He championed the cause of civil liberties and passionately defended artistic expression as a fundamental human right—a stance that reflected his belief in the transformative potential of art to challenge conventional wisdom and inspire social change. His profound understanding of human psychology informed his artistic process, guiding him toward creating works that resonated deeply with viewers on an emotional level. Newman’s legacy extends beyond his paintings; he remains an enduring symbol of intellectual courage and artistic integrity—a testament to the power of art to grapple with existential dilemmas and illuminate the mysteries of consciousness. Newman's influence on subsequent generations of artists is undeniable. His pioneering use of color and form challenged established aesthetic conventions, paving the way for Minimalism and inspiring countless painters to explore new expressive possibilities. He demonstrated that art could transcend representational limitations—that it could communicate profound truths without resorting to visual imagery—a conviction that continues to resonate with contemporary artists today. Barnett Newman’s enduring contribution to modern art lies not only in his iconic canvases but also in his unwavering belief in the transformative power of artistic contemplation—a legacy that ensures his place as one of the most visionary figures of the 20th century.

Vraag en antwoord

Waar zijn de kunstwerken van Barnett Newman gegroepeerd per techniek te vinden?

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In welke historische periode werkte Barnett Newman?

Barnett Newman werkte in de Moderne tijd-periode. Deze periode plaatst het oeuvre van de kunstenaar in een historisch kader.

Waar komt Barnett Newman vandaan?

Barnett Newman werd geboren in Verenigde Staten.

Door de redactie van WikiOO.org Bijgewerkt op 10 september 2026

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