Untitled
1983
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1983 oil by Enzo Cucchi, a transavanguardia work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows two long, curved shapes that look like logs or waves, painted in thick, uneven brushstrokes. The colors are mostly dark blues, greens, and yellows, with some red and black mixed in. A real piece of weathered wood is stuck into the canvas near the center, adding a rough texture. The painting is split into two connected panels, with the wood piece acting like a divider. The brushstrokes are so heavy in some spots that the paint almost looks like it’s piled up. If you like this style, check out impasto to learn more about how artists use thick paint.
