Untitled
1957
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1957
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a simple still life on a tiled wall. There’s a dark green bottle with a brown label, a bright green lemon, and a knife with a yellow handle lying on the tiles. The background is a warm yellow, and the tiles are painted in rough, uneven blocks of green and gray. The brushstrokes are thick and textured, making the objects look almost three-dimensional. The colors are bold but not realistic—they’re more about shapes and mood than detail. If you like this style, check out the technique: impasto.
