Onement I by Barnett Newman

A narrow band of pale color runs down the center of Barnett Newman's Onement I. This is the heart of the piece, a single vertical stroke that commands attention. It is both a division and a connection, a line that separates yet unites the two fields of color on either side. The fields themselves are a deep, rich red, a color that seems to pulse with life. They are not uniform, but rather show the marks of the brush, the hand of the artist visible in the texture. The red is warm and enveloping, drawing the eye in and holding it. This poster would suit a quiet study or a reading nook, where its contemplative presence can be fully appreciated.