- Henry Callahan -
acrylic on canvas
54" X 66"
$7500
This composition is dominated by countless horizontal bands that vary in thickness, texture, and opacity. These bands utilize a sophisticated, nearly monochromatic palette of whites, blacks, and multiple shades of gray, evoking a sense of raw, urban texture or natural strata. The gestural brushwork creates significant visual movement and depth.
The gray-blue lines have a subtle reflective quality, so that they shimmer in the light.
A stark contrast and immediate focal point is provided by a single, vibrant red line running horizontally across the canvas's center, effectively anchoring the energetic flow of the surrounding gray tones. Vertical elements sparingly interrupt the horizontal rhythm toward the upper-middle section, adding further structural interest to this dynamic piece.

