Untitled

Untitled

Edwin Dickinson

1932

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a tall, dark vertical shape in the center, like a tower or chimney, against a light, cloudy sky. Below it, the ground looks flat and sandy, with a few thin, rusted poles sticking out of the dirt. The colors are mostly muted—pale blues, grays, and soft whites—with just a hint of yellow near the base of the dark shape. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, especially on the tower, giving it a rough, almost textured look. This technique makes the painting feel less polished than some others. If you like this style, look up impasto.

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