About
In her time at American University, Thomas started experimenting with and creating Color Field paintings. Watusi (Hard Edge) is an example of her Color Field Abstract paintings. It depicts colorful geometric shapes framed by similar blue shapes set in a white background. This painting is a manipulation of Matisse’s The Snail. Thomas shifted the shapes around and changed the colors to capture her creative spirit and take on the painting. In addition, she named the painting after a song by Chubby Checker, an American rock and roll singer to reflect her own time and culture.
SKU: 67990
Creator: Alma Thomas
Date: 1963
Original Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Original Size: 47 5/8 x 44 1/4 in.
Location: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Watusi (Hard Edge)
by: Alma Thomas
We Offer High Quality
Custom Framing
We use the highest quality wood in our modern shop to create custom frames, frame your print with precision-cut acid-free mat board, and mount it behind a UV-blocking semi-gloss plexiglass to protect your art from the sun, dust, pollution, heat, and humidity. Then we add finishing touches like a wall hanging mount, wall friendly bumpers and a protective backing.

In her time at American University, Thomas started experimenting with and creating Color Field paintings. Watusi (Hard Edge) is an example of her Color Field Abstract paintings. It depicts colorful geometric shapes framed by similar blue shapes set in a white background. This painting is a manipulation of Matisse’s The Snail. Thomas shifted the shapes around and changed the colors to capture her creative spirit and take on the painting. In addition, she named the painting after a song by Chubby Checker, an American rock and roll singer to reflect her own time and culture.
SKU: 67990
Creator: Alma Thomas
Date: 1963
Original Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Original Size: 47 5/8 x 44 1/4 in.
Location: Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Collection: Shop Classic Blue
Shipping
All orders are printed per order. Prints are shipped approximately 1 to 3 business days after order is placed.
Framed prints are shipped approximately 7-10 business days after order is placed.
Return Policy
Item can be returned within 30 days or if damaged in shipping. For any items damaged in shipping, the shipping box must be retained in order for us to process a refund or exchange. View the full return policy.

We Offer High Quality
Custom Framing
We use the highest quality wood in our modern shop to create custom frames, frame your print with precision-cut acid-free mat board, and mount it behind a UV-blocking semi-gloss plexiglass to protect your art from the sun, dust, pollution, heat, and humidity. Then we add finishing touches like wall hanging mount, wall friendly bumpers and a protective backing.