Untitled
1954
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1954
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is mostly white with bold, black brushstrokes. The lines look rough and uneven, some thick and some thin, crisscrossing the canvas like a tangled web. A few shapes near the top feel like they might be figures, but they’re hard to make out. The artist used big, confident strokes—some look like they were painted quickly, almost like scribbles. The black stands out sharply against the white, making the whole thing feel dynamic. If you like this style, check out Franz Kline.