Untitled

Untitled

Fannie Hillsmith

1946

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a mix of bold blocks and shapes. Some look like letters or figures, others like abstract forms. The colors are mostly earthy browns, greens, and reds, with black and white patches. The texture feels rough, like sand mixed into the paint. The red block in the middle stands out against the darker shapes around it. The artist used thick, uneven strokes to create this layered look. Next, look up impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.

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