Vir Heroicus Sublimis
| Vir Heroicus Sublimis | |
|---|---|
Vir Heroicus Sublimis at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City | |
| Artist | Barnett Newman |
| Year | 1950–1951 |
| Catalogue | 79250 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 242.3 cm × 541.7 cm (95+3⁄8 in × 213+1⁄4 in) |
| Location | Museum of Modern Art, New York |
| Accession | 240.1969 |
Vir Heroicus Sublimis is a 1951 painting by Barnett Newman, an American painter who was a key part of the abstract expressionist movement. Vir Heroicus Sublimis—"Man, Heroic and Sublime" in Latin—attempts to evoke a reaction from its viewers through its overwhelming scale (his largest canvas yet at the time he released it) and saturated color. The painting is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.