Untitled
1955
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1955
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is a swirl of thick, bright colors—mostly yellows, oranges, and reds—with no clear shapes or figures. The brushstrokes are heavy, almost like tangled ropes or waves, with some spots where the paint is piled high. Darker blues and greens peek through in places, but they don’t stand out. The way the paint is layered and built up looks deliberate, like the artist wanted texture as much as color. It doesn’t show a place or a story—just energy and movement. If you like this style, look up impasto.