Indian Composition 1942 - 1945

George Lovett Kingsland Morris made this large abstract painting, "Indian Composition," with oil paint, likely one layer at a time. Imagine the artist carefully mixing different shades and hues, applying them to the canvas with precision. The crisp edges are so controlled. I bet he used tape. I like how the forms interact, some overlapping while others stand apart, creating a push and pull effect. The longer you look, the more you notice: the cool blues and greens against warmer browns and reds. It’s like the colors have their own conversations, adding depth and feeling. It reminds me of other painters who were simplifying their forms, like Stuart Davis, but with a more decorative feel. It’s like they're all sharing ideas, remixing them, and pushing painting in new directions. Each painting is a record of an artist’s choices and discoveries. It’s amazing how looking at a painting can open up so many possibilities.