Morris Louis
Morris Louis (1912–1962) was an American painter and draftsperson.
Also recorded as Morris Louis Bernstein; Maurice Bernstein; Morris Louis Bernstein (legally changed name in 1938).
Morris Louis in brief
- Born
- 1912
- Died
- 1962
- Known for
- painter and draftsperson
- Place of birth
- Baltimore
Overview
Born at Baltimore in 1912, died at Washington, D.C. in 1962.
In detail
Morris Louis studied at Maryland Institute College of Art. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are abstract. The authority associates the name with abstract expressionism and Washington Color School. Clement Greenberg is recorded as an influence.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Baltimore, New York City and Washington, D.C.
Works named in the authority record are Museum of Modern Art.
Work by Morris Louis is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Museum of Modern Art and Tate.
Sources
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- 1.
“Morris Louis”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q685186: Morris Louis
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