Vir Heroicus Sublimis
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| Artists | Barnett Newman |
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| Dimensions | 2. 42 m x 5. 42 m |
| Locations | The Museum of Modern Art |
| Periods | Abstract expressionism |
| Created | 1950–1951 |
| Medium | Oil paint |
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| ID | 2165847 |
About Vir Heroicus Sublimis
Vir Heroicus Sublimis is a painting by Barnett Newman, an American painter who was a key part of the abstract expressionist movement. Vir Heroicus Sublimis—"Man, Heroic and Sublime" in Latin—attempts to evoke a reaction from its viewers because of its overwhelming scale and saturated color.
