Coronation
1979
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oil on canvas
Dimensions
overall: 243.84 × 193.04 cm (96 × 76 in.)
Classification
Painting
Department
CMC
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, William A. Clark Fund)
Accession Number
2015.143.27
Art Historical Context
**Coronation** (1979) by Leonowitz is a monumental oil on canvas painting, measuring an impressive 96 × 76 inches. Created in the late 1970s, this large-scale work exemplifies the enduring appeal of oil as a medium, prized for its versatility in layering rich colors and textures to evoke depth and luminosity. Berkowitz, a, D.C.-based artist for his abstract explorations of light and color, draws viewers into a realm where form dissolves into atmospheric veils—hallmarks of his mature style influenced by mid-century abstraction. Acquired through the Corcoran Collection (Museum Purchase, William...