Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by David Webster, oil, 1999
Untitled, by David Webster, oil, 1999

Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist David Webster. It dates from 1999 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is an abstract oil painting created by David Webster in 1999, held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting does not depict a recognizable subject, instead focusing on the expressive qualities of its textured, layered surface.

Technique & Style

The work features thick, uneven lines and heavy impasto, with oil paint applied in rough brushstrokes to create a three-dimensional effect.

Context

As an abstract work, Untitled emphasizes the physicality of paint and the artist's process, rather than representing a specific scene or object.

Artist & collection

Artist

David Webster

David Webster (b. 1947) was an American artist, born in United States.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by David Webster in 1999.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Contemporary Abstract.