Untitled

Untitled

Edward Corbett

1957

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a dark, shadowy shape at the top half, like a ceiling or roof. Below it, thick layers of white, pink, and gray paint form rough, uneven forms—maybe a building or a pile of something. The colors are muted, with only a few red spots breaking up the mostly cool tones. The paint looks heavy and textured, almost like it was slapped on in chunks. The mix of oils, enamel, and bronze paint gives it a gritty, industrial feel. If you like this style, look up impasto.

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