Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Social Realist artist Faith Ringgold. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Faith Ringgold's 1967 oil-on-canvas diptych, Untitled, is a dynamic and unsettling work held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a chaotic scene with figures in motion, some fleeing, others falling or being injured, amidst a backdrop of gray and splattered blood, conveying a sense of shock and fear.
Technique & Style
Ringgold employed bold, flat colors and thick brushstrokes to create a sense of urgency, dividing the composition into two panels that capture a moment in time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Faith Ringgold was an American painter, author, mixed media sculptor, performance artist, and intersectional activist, perhaps best known for her narrative quilts.
