Zenith

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Artist Morris Louis (American, 1912–1962)American, 1912–1962

CultureAmerican

Titles

Zenith

Date1959

PlaceNew York, United States

MediumAcrylic resin (Magna) on canvas

DimensionsCanvas: 79 × 104 1/4 in. (200.7 × 264.8 cm)
Frame: 96 × 138 × 1 1/2 in. (243.8 × 350.5 × 3.8 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Hugo V. Neuhaus, Jr.

Object number2025.801

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Department

Modern and Contemporary Art

Object Type

PAINTING

ProvenanceThe artist; [Galleria dell’Ariete, Milan]; Carlo Monzino, Italy; [Lawrence Rubin Gallery, New York]; [Park International, New York]; Hugo V. Neuhaus, Jr., Houston; Hugo V. Neuhaus, Jr. Trust; given to the MFAH, 2025.
Exhibition HistoryMorris Louis. Milan, Galleria dell’Ariete: November 23–December 20, 1960

Morris Louis: Veil Paintings 1954–59, New York: Lawrence Rubin Gallery, May 2 – 26, 1971.

Published References Upright, Diane. Morris Louis: The Complete Paintings. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1985, cat. no. 198, illustrated, p. 151. Also see: https://morrislouis.org/paintings/veil-paintings2/du198 Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks

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Catalogue raisonnéUpright, Diane. Morris Louis: The Complete Paintings. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1985, cat. no. 198, illustrated, p. 151. Also see: https://morrislouis.org/paintings/veil-paintings2/du198

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