Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Fritz Glarner. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1957 abstract oil painting by Swiss-American artist Fritz Glarner, currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting's composition conveys dynamic energy through overlapping geometric forms, suggesting movement without representation.
Technique & Style
Glarner employed bold, flat colors (red, yellow, blue, gray) and sharp, black-outlined shapes (squares, rectangles, stripes) against a white background, emphasizing spatial tension and visual contrast.
History & Provenance
Created in 1957, the work is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fritz Glarner was a Swiss-American painter. He was a proponent of Concrete Art movement and a disciple of Piet Mondrian.
