Untitled

Untitled

Billy Al Bengston

1961

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows bright, swirling rings of color on an orange background. The center glows yellow, fading to blue and white circles around it. Tiny marks and brushstrokes add texture to the rings, making them look almost alive. The artist used lacquer and enamel paint, which creates a smooth but slightly uneven surface. The colors blend but also stand out sharply against each other. Next, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.

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