Untitled

Untitled

Ellen Phelan

1982

gouache

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a simple, rectangular composition. The top half is a dark grey, almost black, color that gradually lightens towards the top. The bottom half is a solid black color with some white streaks in the bottom-left corner. The painting is framed by a thick, tan border around the edges. The painting's simplicity and use of dark colors give it a somber and introspective feel. The white streaks in the bottom-left corner add a touch of contrast and visual interest. If you're interested in learning more about this artist's work, you might want to look up Ellen Phelan.

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