Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Art Informel artist Carmelo Arden Quin. It dates from 1945 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Carmelo Arden Quin created this untitled oil on wood painting around 1945. It is an abstract work characteristic of the artist's experimental approach.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features simple geometric shapes, including a bisected circle and a rectangle with various black and white elements. These abstract forms reflect the Madí movement's emphasis on innovation over representation.
Technique & Style
Arden Quin used bold black-and-white contrasts to create a striking visual effect. The artist's use of simple shapes and abstract forms is associated with the art informel style.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. It exemplifies the Madí movement, which Arden Quin co-founded, and its rejection of traditional forms in favor of new visual languages.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carmelo Arden Quin (né Carmelo Heriberto Alves; 16 March 1913 – 27 September 2010) was a Uruguayan artist.
