Provenance
The artist; sold through Cheim & Read, New York, to James and Louise Glasser, Lake Forest, IL, May 1, 2001 [invoice; copy in curatorial object file]; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, Dec. 31, 2024.
Accession Number
276379
Medium
Oil on linen
Dimensions
165.1 × 152.4 cm (65 × 60 in.)
Classification
Painting
Credit Line
Gift of Louise R. and James J. Glasser
Background & Context
Background Story
Louise Fishman's UPAPATTI (2001) is an oil on linen abstract painting from later in her career. Fishman's work evolved over her long career, maintaining its commitment to gestural abstraction while exploring new formal possibilities. This painting features dense, layered surfaces and vibrant colors.
Cultural Impact
Fishman's abstract paintings represent a sustained contribution to gestural abstraction by a woman artist.
Why It Matters
This abstract painting from 2001 shows Fishman's continued commitment to gestural abstraction.
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