Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Amelia Peláez Del Casal in 1938.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Cubism Synthetic.

Artwork

Untitled

Amelia Peláez Del Casal , 1938

Untitled is an oil painting by the Cubism Synthetic artist Amelia Peláez Del Casal. It dates from 1938 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Amelia Peláez Del Casal's Untitled (1938) is an oil on canvas still life painting, currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a vibrant yellow plate containing a dark, rough-textured fish, set against a predominantly dark blue background. A red tablecloth with scattered dots underlies the plate, contributing to a sense of visual tension.

Technique & Style

Characterized by bold, flat colors and sharp edges, the work features expressive brushstrokes, notably in the fish's rough, almost carved appearance. The overall effect is heightened by the juxtaposition of clashing colors, evoking a dreamlike atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Created in 1938, the painting is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Context

The painting's style, with its emphasis on textured brushwork and bold color contrasts, relates to the impasto technique, a method of applying paint thickly to achieve a raised surface.