Untitled
1980
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1980
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1980 oil by Eric Fischl, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a muscular man with his arms stretched wide, standing in a dimly lit room. His body is sharply defined, but the background is blurry, with a chair and some objects faintly visible. The lighting makes his skin look almost glowing against the darker surroundings. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the figure a raw, unfinished feel. The artist used bold contrasts between light and shadow to highlight the body. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this technique works.
