1940
oil
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1940 oil by Alice Neel, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting depicts a man and a baby in a tender moment. The man, positioned on the left, has dark hair and wears a collared shirt with a red tie. He gazes down at the baby, who is dressed in a white shirt and appears to be looking up at him. The background of the painting features a mix of colors, including black, brown, and gray, with visible strokes of the oil pastel medium. The man's expression is one of concern, while the baby seems to be gazing up at him with curiosity. The overall mood of the painting is one of intimacy and quiet contemplation. To learn more about the artist's use of oil pastel, explore the technique of impasto.
Alice Neel (January 28, 1900 – October 13, 1984) was an American visual artist. Recognized for her paintings of friends, family, lovers, poets, artists, and strangers, Neel is considered one of the greatest American…
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