Barnett’s work is defined by its abstract expressionism sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

The Beginning
Barnett Newman American, 1905-1970

Untitled 3
Barnett Newman American, 1905-1970

Lace Curtain for Mayor Daley
Barnett Newman American, 1905-1970

Gea
Barnett Newman American, 1905-1970

Canto II, from 18 Cantos
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Untitled
Barnett Newman American, 1905-1970

Canto I, from 18 Cantos
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Box for Notes
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Barnett Newman (B), New York
Irving Penn American, 1917–2009

Canto IX, from 18 Cantos
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Canto VI, from 18 Cantos
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Preface page, from 18 Cantos
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Untitled Etching 1
Barnett Newman (American, born 1905-1970) printed by Donn Steward published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Note I, from Notes
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Untitled
Barnett Newman American, 1905-1970

Canto I, from 18 Cantos
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Working Drawing for 18 Cantos: Title Page
Barnett Newman American, 1905-1970

Canto XVII, from 18 Cantos
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Canto XIV, from 18 Cantos
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)

Canto II, from 18 Cantos
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970) published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955)