Untitled
1954
paint
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1954
paint
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like it’s made of cut-up shapes glued onto canvas. The colors are mostly off-white, tan, and a little brown, with rough edges where the pieces meet. It shows two figures—one lying down, one sitting—with big, simple forms that don’t quite look real. The artist used real painted canvas scraps and stuck them together, almost like a puzzle. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving it a raw, unfinished feel. If you like this style, check out The Museum of Modern Art to see more work like this.