Equilibrio

2012
122.0 x 152.0 cm

Herrera was a groundbreaking figure in geometric abstract painting starting in the 1940s, making her arguably the artist with the longest sustained exploration of the genre. As its title suggests, this symmetrical composition contains formal oppositions that the artist brought into balance. A stack of three flat isosceles triangles stands against a simplified background. The black and white areas of Herrera’s painting oscillate visually between positive and negative shapes. The painting’s stark, reductive palette manifests the artist’s study of seventeenth-century Spanish Baroque painting, which often features pronounced highlights and shadows—particularly the work of Francisco de Zurbarán (1598–1664), whom Herrera had described as a "minimalist."

Questions & Answers

When was "Equilibrio" made?

"Equilibrio" dates from 2012. The date places the work within Carmen Herrera's career and its era.

How do the colors of "Equilibrio" relate to each other?

"Equilibrio" by Carmen Herrera displays a discordant palette color harmony.

Can the image of "Equilibrio" by Carmen Herrera be freely reproduced?

The copyright answer for "Equilibrio" by Carmen Herrera: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

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About this artwork

Title: Equilibrio
Artist: Carmen Herrera
Year: 2012
Original dimensions: 122.0 x 152.0 cm
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Color hue: Golden Yellow Range
Color intensity: Monochromatic