Untitled
1947
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1947
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1947 oil by Alejandro Otero, a abstract expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting looks like a mix of bold colors and rough brushstrokes. You see thick, dark lines slashing across the canvas, with patches of green, blue, and red peeking through. The background is a swirl of earthy browns and deep shadows, almost like a stormy sky or tangled forest. The paint is applied so thickly in spots that it almost looks three-dimensional—like you could reach in and touch it. This style isn’t about smooth details but raw energy. Try looking up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.
