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StatsLast Piece
Last Piece is not Guston's last Abstract Expressionist painting, but it represents a transition away from the shimmering forms of the early 1950s towards the recognizable motifs of his later, more figurative works. If Buddhism, and concepts of nothingness, had informed his earlier abstractions, this represents a move away from those inspirations.
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Can I see "Last Piece" by Philip Guston on my own wall before buying?
"Last Piece" has an augmented reality preview: the artwork's AR Preview page shows it in your own space on a compatible device.
What aliases or alternate names does Philip Guston have?
Philip Guston appears under the alternate names Phillip Goldstein, Philip Goldstein, Phillip (birth name - used before 1935) Goldstein.
What color leads the composition of "Last Piece" by Philip Guston?
The dominant color of "Last Piece" by Philip Guston is gray (#a07771).
Philip Guston (1913 – 1980)
Philip Guston (1913-1980) was a pivotal Canadian-American artist known for his evolution from Abstract Expressionism to raw, figurative art exploring racism, identity & political satire. A key figure in the New York School.
About this artwork
- Title: Last Piece
- Artist: Philip Guston
- Year: 1958
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Gray
- Perceived brightness: bright