Untitled
1949
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1949
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1949 oil by Evert Lundquist, a abstract expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting is a blur of thick, rough brushstrokes. Two figures stand close together, their shapes barely clear—one in a dark cloak, the other in a lighter dress. The background is a mix of yellows and browns, like a faded landscape or an old wall. The paint is slathered on so heavily it almost looks like it was scraped on. The colors mix unevenly, giving it a gritty, unfinished feel. Next, look up impasto to see how this technique works.
