The artwork titled “New England, October 1957” was created by artist Grace Hartigan in the year 1957. This piece belongs to the Abstract Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of abstract art.
The artwork is a vivid, dynamic composition characterized by its bold use of color and expressive brushstrokes. Dominated by warm hues of yellow and gold, the painting features a variety of contrasting shapes and forms in shades of blue, white, black, and red. The broad, sweeping strokes and the interplay of colors evoke a sense of movement and energy, indicative of the Abstract Expressionist style. The piece reflects a complex layering of paint, suggesting depth and texture, while maintaining an abstract and non-representational aesthetic.
