Untitled
1958
oil
paperboard
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1958
oil
paperboard
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1958 oil by George McNeil, a Abstract Expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting is a messy, swirling mix of colors. Thick brushstrokes of red, black, and white dominate, with patches of yellow, green, and blue scattered around. The shapes look like a face and body, but they’re blurred and hard to make out. The paint is applied in heavy, uneven layers—some parts look almost sculpted. This style isn’t trying to be realistic; it’s more about texture and color clashes. If you like this bold, rough style, look up impasto.
George McNeil (1908–1995) was an American artist, born in New York City.
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