Untitled
1927
oil
paperboard
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
About the artist
Artist
Alfred Maurer
Alfred Henry Maurer (April 21, 1868 – August 4, 1932) was an American modernist painter.
See the richer artist page1927
oil
paperboard
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1927 oil by Alfred Maurer, a American Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a close-up of a man’s face with thick glasses and a mustache. His hair is receding, and he’s wearing a collared shirt with a patterned tie. The background is dark with loose, greenish brushstrokes that look like foliage. The artist used bold, uneven strokes to build up the paint, especially on the face. This makes the skin texture look rough and real. Try looking up *impasto* to see how this technique works.
Alfred Henry Maurer (April 21, 1868 – August 4, 1932) was an American modernist painter.
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