{"title":"Barnett Newman","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"canto-vii-barnett-newman","title":"Canto VII - Barnett Newman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA minimalist lithograph by Barnett Newman, Canto VII explores the interplay of vertical colour fields and the physical texture of ink on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCanto VII is a lithograph from the 1963 series by Barnett Newman. This work demonstrates the artist's focus on the relationship between colour, space, and the physical presence of the print surface. Newman, a central figure in the development of American abstract art, often utilised large areas of flat colour to engage the viewer directly. In this composition, the interaction between the central vertical band and the flanking darker blue fields creates a sense of tension and balance.\n\nThe print exhibits the characteristic texture of the lithographic process, where the ink sits upon the paper with a distinct materiality. The edges of the colour fields remain slightly irregular, a departure from the hard-edged precision found in some of his other works. This choice allows the viewer to observe the process of mark-making and the physical application of the medium. By stripping away representational imagery, Newman directs attention to the pure experience of colour and scale.\n\nNewman's approach to the 'zip', or vertical division, is present here in the way the central blue band interrupts the surrounding darker tones. This structural device serves to organise the visual field without relying on traditional perspective or narrative. The work invites a quiet, contemplative engagement, encouraging the viewer to consider the interplay of light and hue within the frame. As a piece from the Canto series, it reflects the artist's interest in creating a unified visual experience that exists independently of external references. The simplicity of the composition belies the careful consideration given to the proportions and the specific density of the blue pigments chosen for this edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-orange-tan-and-purple-mark-rothko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRed, Orange, Tan and Purple - Mark Rothko — Mark Rothko\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untitled-abstract-composition-ink-on-paper-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Abstract Composition, Ink on Paper) - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barnett Newman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872644899151,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872646996303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872647029071,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Canto-VII_Poster_CompositorV1_1780878255169.jpg?v=1780878794"},{"product_id":"onement-v-barnett-newman","title":"Onement V - Barnett Newman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal work of Color Field painting, Onement V features a vertical band of colour bisecting a deep blue field, exploring themes of unity and scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOnement V, created in 1952, represents a specific development in the career of Barnett Newman. This work belongs to a series of paintings that explore the concept of the 'zip', a vertical band of colour that divides the canvas. In this instance, the composition consists of a deep, saturated blue field bisected by a slightly lighter, vertical strip. The application of paint is deliberate, allowing for subtle variations in texture and tone across the surface of the canvas.\n\nNewman sought to remove traditional elements of composition, such as perspective or figurative representation, to focus on the immediate experience of colour and scale. The 'zip' acts as a structural element, defining the space while simultaneously asserting its own presence. By limiting the visual information, the artist invites the viewer to engage with the physical reality of the painting. The relationship between the vertical line and the surrounding field creates a sense of balance, despite the apparent simplicity of the arrangement.\n\nThis piece reflects the concerns of the New York School during the mid-twentieth century, where artists moved away from gestural abstraction toward more controlled, expansive fields of colour. The title, Onement, suggests a state of unity or reconciliation, a theme that occupied Newman throughout his practice. The work does not rely on external references or narrative content. Instead, it functions as an autonomous object, demanding attention through its sheer presence and the interaction between the two distinct shades of blue. The scale of the work is intended to envelop the viewer, creating an environment where the colour becomes the primary subject. Through this reduction, Newman achieves a clarity that remains a defining characteristic of his contribution to modern art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-orange-tan-and-purple-mark-rothko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRed, Orange, Tan and Purple - Mark Rothko — Mark Rothko\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untitled-abstract-composition-ink-on-paper-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Abstract Composition, Ink on Paper) - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barnett Newman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872847339855,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872849011023,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872849043791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872849076559,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872849109327,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Onement-V_Poster_CompositorV1_1780880289347.jpg?v=1780886919"},{"product_id":"the-voice-barnett-newman","title":"The Voice - Barnett Newman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal work of Abstract Expressionism, The Voice features a single vertical 'zip' against a vast, monochromatic field of off-white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Voice, painted by Barnett Newman in 1950, is a representative example of the artist's exploration of the 'zip'. This vertical band of colour, positioned towards the right side of the canvas, disrupts the expansive, monochromatic field of off-white paint. Newman sought to move away from the gestural brushwork common among his contemporaries, preferring instead to create a sense of presence through scale and colour.\n\nThe composition is intentionally sparse. By reducing the visual elements to a single vertical line against a vast background, Newman invites the viewer to engage with the physical scale of the work. The interaction between the zip and the surrounding field creates a tension that defines the space. The paint application is relatively flat, avoiding the texture often associated with mid-century American abstraction. This approach directs attention to the relationship between the viewer and the object, rather than the artist's hand.\n\nNewman's work from this period is often associated with the development of Color Field painting. He aimed to create an experience that was immediate and total, stripping away representational imagery to focus on the nature of space and light. The Voice functions as a meditation on the act of seeing. The off-white surface possesses subtle variations in tone, which become apparent upon close inspection. The vertical line acts as a marker, grounding the composition while simultaneously suggesting an infinite extension beyond the frame. This piece remains a primary example of how minimal formal choices can generate a specific spatial experience, encouraging a quiet, focused observation of the canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-orange-tan-and-purple-mark-rothko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRed, Orange, Tan and Purple - Mark Rothko — Mark Rothko\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untitled-abstract-composition-ink-on-paper-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Abstract Composition, Ink on Paper) - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barnett Newman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872851206479,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879991320911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57879991353679,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Voice_Poster_CompositorV1_1780880526467.jpg?v=1780969347"},{"product_id":"canto-ii-barnett-newman","title":"Canto II - Barnett Newman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1963 lithograph by Barnett Newman, featuring his signature vertical band composition in blue against a stark black field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCanto II is a lithograph produced by Barnett Newman in 1963. It belongs to a series of works that explore the relationship between colour, space, and the vertical line. Newman, a central figure in the development of American abstract art, often utilised what he termed the zip: a vertical band that divides the picture plane. In this composition, a singular, bright blue vertical stripe sits against a deep black field. The edges of the black form are irregular, suggesting the physical process of printmaking and the texture of the paper.\n\nThe work rejects traditional representational imagery. Instead, it focuses on the immediate experience of the viewer. The contrast between the blue and the black creates a sense of tension and balance. The white border provides a neutral frame, allowing the central elements to occupy the visual field without distraction. Newman intended for his works to be viewed at a close range, encouraging a direct encounter with the scale and the placement of the colour.\n\nThis print reflects the artist's interest in the metaphysical aspects of abstraction. By reducing the visual information to a few essential components, Newman forces an engagement with the purity of the medium. The work does not depict an object or a scene. It exists as a physical presence. The deliberate application of ink and the choice of paper contribute to the overall effect, making the print a study in reduction and clarity. It is a representative example of his later graphic work, where he continued to refine his approach to the vertical division of space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bronze-smoke-helen-frankenthaler\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBronze Smoke - Helen Frankenthaler — Helen Frankenthaler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barnett Newman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57949105684815,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57949106667855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57949106700623,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Canto-II_Poster_CompositorV1_1781662925126.jpg?v=1781665695"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/barnett-newman.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}