Untitled

Untitled

Ellsworth Kelly

1993

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a flat, bright red square set against a white background. There’s nothing else in it—no shapes, no details, just a solid block of color. The edges are clean and straight, with no shadows or texture to break it up. The simplicity makes you notice how bold the color feels. It fills the whole canvas, leaving no room for distraction. If you like this kind of art, check out The Museum of Modern Art for more works like it.

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