Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Regionalist artist Fletcher Martin. It dates from 1938 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1938 oil on canvas painting by Fletcher Martin, an American artist known for his depictions of everyday life and sports.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows two men in a confined, circular space, with one man restraining the other, who appears to be struggling. The scene is set against a muted gray background with indistinct shapes.
Technique & Style
The work features bold brushstrokes and chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to convey tension and drama. The style is characteristic of early 20th-century American art, aligning with the Regionalism movement's focus on everyday American life.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, exemplifying the Regionalism movement's emphasis on distinctly American themes and rejection of European abstraction.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fletcher Martin (April 19, 1904 – May 30, 1979) was an American painter, illustrator, muralist and educator. He is best known for his images of military life during World War II and his sometimes brutal images of boxing and other sports.
