Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Cheyney Thompson, oil, 2011
Untitled, by Cheyney Thompson, oil, 2011

Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Cheyney Thompson. It dates from 2011 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 2011 abstract oil painting by Cheyney Thompson, comprising two adjacent canvases. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features two tall, narrow canvases with a pale cream background and three vertical bands of small, dark dots on each. The dots are evenly spaced but appear randomly, creating a sense of deliberate, repetitive marking.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by its minimalist, abstract quality, with the dots not forming recognizable shapes or images. The even spacing and random distribution of the dots contribute to the painting's subtle, meditative effect.

Untitled
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Artist & collection

Artist

Cheyney Thompson

Cheyney Thompson (b. 1975) was an American artist, born in Baton Rouge.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Cheyney Thompson in 2011.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Contemporary Abstract.