Oil on Canvas, 1972. Signed and dated lower right, framed. 73 x 52 inches. One of Robert Williams�s largest paintings, The Armageddon Force Field (Magnetosphere) represents the cosmic model of a graphic fulfillment of Albert Einstein�s Unified Field Theory. Williams states that he painted this piece in order to commemorate the first recorded galactic year, this date having taken place on March 2, 1972, consequently his 29th birthday. The Unified Field Theory, in physics, is a theory that proposes to unify the four known interactions, or forces�the strong, electromagnetic, weak, and gravitational forces� by a simple set of general laws. Seemingly set in the voids of space, a cosmic ball of energy occupies the center of the painting. Reminiscent of a large firework; the ball of energy pulsates outwards towards the edges of the canvas. To the right and left of the energy ball is what appears to be a floating column and building fragments. The fragment on the left contains a monumental column and portico. Foliage surrounds the floating fragments and crawls up the column. It should be noted that in the lower left corner there is a fallen tree fragment with two small figures standing observing the scene. By having such small-scale people viewingthe proceedings Williams gives the viewer a suggestion of the magnitude of the eventtaking place. Williams alludes graphically to the insignificance of humanity in the vast universe. This massive painting is framed in an ornate gold leaf frame, custom made and hand crafted by a small shop in Los Angeles. As one of Williams� larger pieces, it is physically imposing and dramatic in so many different ways; yet creative in subject matter making it all the more interesting piece. Williams� work displays intelligence, thought and evolution. Armageddon Force Field (Magnetosphere) is a perfect exhibit of Williams� ability to paint complex theoretical subject matter, that most artists would shy from not being able to understand the very base of its meaning on paper.