Color is the subject of Franz Kline's magnificent “Red Painting, 1961," one of the artist's last works. Although Kline (1910 – 1962) is more famous for his stark black and white paintings, he also painted works like this one that reveled in color. The stark black, powerfully contrasting red, and thick, energetic brushstrokes create a taut, bold statement. Red can be a difficult color to use, but Kline was clearly up to the challenge. “Red Painting” is displayed in the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Also known as silk screening, serigraphy is a process by which multiple layers of ink are manually pressed through fine screens, resulting in an art print that resembles a painting on paper.