Clyfford Still's most famous painting is PH-247 (1951). With PH-1007 (1976) and Untitled (1946), it completes the three works everyone recognises. Our catalogue lists 160 works by Clyfford Still; the 100 below are the ones the world looks at most, each with its year, the museum that holds it and why it matters.
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The canvas known as PH-247 emerges from the year 1951, a moment when Clyfford Still was deep within his exploration of abstraction. Created in New York, NY, this oil on canvas work carries a nickname that speaks to its intense presence: "Big Blue." The title itself, a mere alphanumeric designation, reflects the artist's preference for a visual language that resists easy categorization or narrative labels.
PH-1007 is an oil on canvas painted by Clyfford Still. The work emerged in 1976, a period of late-career intensity for the artist. It exists today within the Clyfford Still Museum in Denver, CO.
Created in 1946, this oil on canvas avoids a central focal point to prioritize a dynamic interplay between colossal, irregular shapes. These vertical forms extend from the top to the bottom of the 178 x 107 cm surface, generating an upward thrust that disrupts visual equilibrium. The arrangement allows spaces between the masses to breathe, fostering a palpable sense of unease through carefully crafted asymmetry.
In the vast, emotive landscape of Abstract Expressionism, few works command the room with such primal intensity as Clyfford Still’s 1948 C. This monumental canvas is not merely a painting but an immersive environment, a swirling vortex of warmth that captures the very essence of elemental energy. Dominated by a radiant palette of sun-drenched yellows and searing oranges, the work feels as though it were forged in the heart of…
In the vast, emotive landscape of Abstract Expressionism, few works command the eye with such raw, elemental energy as PH-923. Created in 1974 by the master of organic abstraction, Clyfford Still, this painting serves as a profound testament to the power of non-figurative language. At first glance, the viewer is met with an expansive blue canvas, a deep and immersive field that suggests both the infinite reaches of a twilight…
Created in 1957, PH-160 by Clyfford Still exists as a field of pure color. The canvas holds a dialogue between blue and yellow. These hues do not merely sit upon the surface; they occupy the space with a heavy, physical presence. The blue carries a weight that anchors the composition, while the yellow provides a sharp, sudden light. It is a quiet collision of elements.
In the vast, turbulent landscape of mid-century American art, few voices resonate with as much primal intensity as that of Clyfford Still. His masterpiece, PH-272, stands as a monumental testament to the dawn of Abstract Expressionism, inviting the viewer into a world where color and texture transcend mere representation to touch the very essence of existence. Created in 1950, this work is not merely a painting but an immersive environment.…
Created in 1956, this oil on canvas composition operates through a language of fractured planes and intense chromatic tension. The work avoids representational forms, opting instead for a structural arrangement of blue and white fields. A sharp, white line cuts across the upper register, creating a stark boundary that disrupts the visual flow. Below, two distinct blue areas dominate the foreground, their irregular shapes suggesting a sense of geological or…
To stand before 1950 A No. 2 is to witness a profound dialogue between light and shadow, a visceral confrontation with the elemental forces of nature. As a seminal work from the height of Clyfford Still’s creative powers, this masterpiece transcends mere abstraction to become an existential landscape. The canvas erupts in a dramatic interplay of deep, pulsating reds and brilliant, sun-drenched yellows, creating a sense of movement that feels…
Clyfford Still's "1950-W," painted in 1950, stands as a pivotal work within the trajectory of Abstract Expressionism. More than simply a painting, it’s an immersive experience—a visceral confrontation with color and texture that speaks to the anxieties and burgeoning energy of postwar America. This piece, rendered in layers of intense yellow and gold punctuated by strategic reds and whites, isn't about depicting recognizable objects; instead, it plunges directly into the…
A man sits in the center of the frame, his presence heavy and resolute. He wears a hat and a scarf, his attire suggesting a certain formality, perhaps…
This black and white artwork features two naked women standing in water. One of the women appears to be pregnant, while the other has her hands raised. The…
The painting PH-1034 is an abstract work featuring a dominant red color palette alongside black tones. The composition is characterized by a sense of movement and energy, with…
PH-945 is an oil on canvas painting created in 1946. The composition features a red background accented with black and yellow elements. Within the abstract design, several black…
In the evocative landscape of early 20th-century figurative art, PH-76 stands as a haunting testament to the power of human emotion captured through distorted form. Created in 1935…
In the quiet, evocative depths of PH-257, we encounter a scene that transcends mere portraiture to become a profound meditation on human connection and solitude. Painted in 1935,…
The painting PH-215, dated 1935, presents a profile view of a human head positioned atop a rocky, uneven surface. The subject's mouth is open, suggesting a yawn or…
The canvas known as PH-751 emerges from the year 1944, a moment when Clyfford Still is actively navigating the boundaries of his own visual language. This oil on…
In the evocative painting PH-4, created in 1952, we are transported to a scene of profound structural presence and historical weight. At first glance, the eye is immediately…
PH-653 is a work by Clyfford Still, created in 1934. This piece emerged from the artist's time at Yaddo in Saratoga Springs, NY. It represents a specific moment…
Clyfford Still’s “Untitled,” a monumental canvas from 1964, isn’t merely a painting; it’s an immersion into the heart of Abstract Expressionism and a profound meditation on American identity.…
In the evocative monochrome landscape of PH-77, created in 1936, we are transported to a moment of raw, unyielding human effort. This striking black and white composition captures…
In the pantheon of American Abstract Expressionism, few names command as much visceral respect as Clyfford Still. His work, particularly the evocative piece PP-104 from 1952, serves as…
PH-1123 is an oil painting on canvas created in 1954. The work presents a field of color characterized by irregular, fractured planes. A large section of black paint…
![PH-233 [formerly Self-Portrait] (1945) od Clyfford Still](/media/artworks/images-thumb/ee/8d/ee8d64fde49d8167a8ef180934d1231c.jpg)
In the mid-1940s, as the world grappled with the profound shifts of a post-war era, a new visual language was being forged in the heart of American Modernism.…
The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.
6 muzea, v nichž je umístěno nejvíce obrazů z této stránky.
| Muzea | Město | Díla autora Clyfford Still | Obrazy z tohoto seznamu |
|---|---|---|---|
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 4 | Untitled, 1950-W |
 Smithsonian American Art Museum |
Washington, D.C. | 2 | Row of Elevators |
 The Phillips Collection |
Washington, D.C. | 1 | 1950 B |
 Guggenheimovo muzeum Bilbao |
Bilbao | 1 | Untitled |
 San Francisco Museum of Modern Art |
San Francisco | 1 | PH-233 [formerly Self-Portrait] |
 Nationalmuseum |
Stockholm | 1 | PH-416 |
A man sits in the center of the frame, his presence heavy and resolute. He wears a hat and a scarf, his attire suggesting a certain formality, perhaps…
Created in 1946, this oil on canvas avoids a central focal point to prioritize a dynamic interplay between colossal, irregular shapes. These vertical forms extend from the top…
The canvas known as PH-247 emerges from the year 1951, a moment when Clyfford Still was deep within his exploration of abstraction. Created in New York, NY, this…
PH-1007 is an oil on canvas painted by Clyfford Still. The work emerged in 1976, a period of late-career intensity for the artist. It exists today within the…
PH-247 (1951). Next come PH-1007 (1976) and Untitled (1946).
47 years old: PH-247 dates from 1951 and Clyfford Still was born in 1904.
PH-247, PH-1007, Untitled, 1948 C, PH-923, PH-160, PH-272, PH-223, 1950 A No. 2 a 1950-W. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.
Our catalogue lists 160 works by Clyfford Still, dated from 1920 to 1976.
Most of them are in Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, D.C.) a The Phillips Collection (Washington, D.C.). The table above lists the museums one by one.
In 1930s: 41 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them PH-81.
The earliest on this page is PH-274 (1920), the latest PH-1007 (1976).
Color field (4), Color field painting (3) a Portrait (3), among the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas: 17 of the 100 works on this page.
Abstract expressionism, as the paintings on this page show.
Untitled a 1950-W are among the 2 works on this page held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
