Untitled
1950
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1950
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a tall, thin figure standing in a cluttered room. The walls are covered in rough, sketchy lines, and the floor is a messy mix of red and brown strokes. Furniture looks half-finished, with sharp edges and uneven shapes. The person’s face is simple, almost like a drawing, and the whole scene feels raw and unfinished. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, almost like the artist slapped paint on quickly. This technique is called *impasto*—where paint is laid on thick so you can almost see the texture. Try looking up *impasto* to see more paintings like this.