Stanley William Hayter

Ophelia
1948

Abstract expressionist painting featuring vibrant, swirling colors and shapes that suggest a dynamic, rhythmic movement. The composition is dominated by greens, reds, and yellows, with black lines creating a sense of depth and structure. The painting evokes a sense of energetic motion and emotion.

Abstract expressionist painting featuring vibrant, swirling colors and shapes that suggest a dynamic, rhythmic movement. The composition is dominated by greens, reds, and yellows, with black lines creating a sense of depth and structure. The painting evokes a sense of energetic motion and emotion.

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Date
1948

Classification
Paintings

Medium
Oil on linen

Dimensions
Overall: 35 7/8 × 41 3/4in. (91.1 × 106 cm)

Accession number
52.7

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase

Rights and reproductions
© Estate of Stanely William Hayter / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

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Stanley William Hayter
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