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Untitled, by Beverly Buchanan, oil, 1993

Untitled

Beverly Buchanan

1993

oil

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1993 oil by Beverly Buchanan, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Beverly Buchanan
When & what style?
1993
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting features five small houses, each with a unique color and design. The houses are arranged in a loose cluster, with some overlapping others. The largest house, on the left, is purple with a green roof and has a small window on the front. The other houses are smaller and more colorful, with yellow, orange, and green hues. The houses are set against a backdrop of yellow and blue scribbles, which give the painting a sense of energy and movement. The overall effect is one of playfulness and experimentation, as if the artist is exploring different colors and textures. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Beverly Buchanan.

About the artist

Artist

Beverly Buchanan

Beverly Buchanan (October 8, 1940 – July 4, 2015) was an African-American artist whose works include painting, sculpture, video, photography, poetry, and land art.

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