Untitled

Untitled

Adolph Gottlieb

1955

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a mix of bold shapes and colors. You see black letters scattered across a warm, peachy background, some overlapping and others standing alone. Bright spots of blue, orange, and white break up the chaos, while thick black lines and squiggles add energy. The brushstrokes look rough, almost like scribbles, but they’re deliberate—no two marks are the same. The letters don’t spell anything clear, but they feel like a puzzle. The colors pop against the muted background, making the shapes stand out even more. It’s not a picture of anything real—just pure abstraction. If you like this style, check out impasto next to see how thick paint can change a painting.

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