Untitled
1952
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1952
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1952 oil by Adolph Gottlieb, a abstract expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows three red ovals and three black shapes on a light, textured background. Below them, a rough, dark band hides faces and hands that look like they’re reaching up. The colors are flat and bold, with no shadows or depth. The red ovals stand out against the messy, grainy top half. The faces below seem almost trapped, as if they’re struggling to break free. Try looking up impasto to see how thick paint creates texture like this.
