Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Realist artist Albert York. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a circa 1972 oil on wood painting by American artist Albert York, exemplifies his contribution to contemporary realism through a serene depiction of a natural scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a solitary black-and-white cow in a grassy field under a soft blue sky with faint clouds, embodying York's 'Garden of Eden' perspective, a contemplative view of the world's natural beauty.
Technique & Style
York's application of thick, uneven brushstrokes for the cow's fur contrasts with the loose, quick rendering of the surroundings, achieving a textured, almost three-dimensional effect heightened by the paint's raised presence on the wood surface.
History & Provenance
Created during York's New York period (1952-2009), the work is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Context
This piece aligns with York's broader practice of capturing ordinary subjects with intense, dreamlike clarity, characteristic of his reclusive yet deeply observant artistic approach.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albert York (1928–2009) was an American painter. He lived and worked in New York from 1952 until his death in 2009. He has been represented exclusively by Davis & Langdale Company, Inc. in New York since 1963. York…
