Photo of collection object Vir Heroicus Sublimis — Newman, Barnett. Vir Heroicus Sublimis, 1950-51. Oil on canvas, 7' 11 3/8" x 17' 9 1/4" (242.2 x 541.7 cm). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Heller, 240.1969. (Photo: MoMA)

MoMA

Vir Heroicus Sublimis

1950-51

Barnett Newman

American, 1905–1970

Painting & Sculpture

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Newman, Barnett
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Oil on canvas
Medium: oil, canvas
Dimensions: 7' 11 3/8" x 17' 9 1/4" (242.2 x 541.7 cm)
Departments: Painting & Sculpture
Accession Number: 240.1969
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Heller
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