Untitled
1949
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1949
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows sharp, flat shapes on a dark brown background. Bright yellow triangles, rectangles, and a few red and white blocks stack unevenly. The colors pop against the muted wood-like texture, and a small silver object sits in the top left corner. The artist used bold, simple forms—no curves or shading—to create a stiff, almost geometric look. The paint is thick in spots, giving it a rough, textured feel. Next, look up impasto to see how this technique works.