Untitled

Untitled

Bob Thompson

1964

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows four people walking in a bright, wild landscape. The figures are painted in bold, flat colors—red, orange, and blue—with simple shapes. Behind them, a rocky riverbank leads to a distant mountain range under a swirling sky. Trees and bushes pop in dark greens and yellows, while the ground looks rough and uneven. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, almost like quick scribbles. The colors don’t blend smoothly—they sit on top of each other, making the scene feel energetic and alive. This style is called impasto.

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