ArtGrams: Appreciating Morris Louis

Collection, Education & Community Engagement

June 30, 2015

This month’s ArtGrams features Morris Louis’s large-scale painting Seal (1959). Here are some of our favorite interactions with the work snapped by Instagrammers.

Seal Morris Louis_2__samjang_ — Via Instagrammer @_samjang_ #MorrisLouis #DC

Seal Morris Louis_5_jonathanaustinart — Instagrammer @jonathanaustinart: "Checking out the masterpieces at The Phillips Collection. Best way to start my weekend. Morris Louisâs paintings."

Seal Morris Louis_4_rareformproperties — We see some Louis reflections in this scarf! Shot by @rareformproperties.

Seal Morris Louis_6_belleauroradesigns — Thanks, @belleauroradesigns! "Love the @phillipscollection"

Seal Morris Louis_3_dannythimm — Black top / black jeans / black paint. Photo by @dannythimm

Seal Morris Louis_1_willballantynereid — Cropping just the corner and putting a tinted filter over Louis's vibrant colors casts "Seal" in a new light. Photo by @willballantynereid

ArtGrams: Appreciating Morris Louis

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