Untitled

Untitled

Balcomb Greene

1940

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows two open boxes against a blue wall. The box on the left is tilted, revealing a greenish bottom. The right box is flat on the table, with a rusty, textured surface inside. The tabletop is a light pinkish color, and the wall behind is a deep blue with faint brushstrokes. The boxes look like they’re made of simple materials—maybe wood or metal—with no fancy details. The colors are muted, and the shapes feel solid but slightly uneven. If you like this kind of simple, geometric art, check out The Museum of Modern Art.

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