Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by George Tooker in 1959.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Social Realism.

Artwork

Untitled

George Tooker , 1959

Untitled is a tempera painting by the Social Realist artist George Tooker. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1959 tempera on wood panel painting by George Tooker, an American figurative artist.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts four pale faces peeking out from under a white sheet, their blank eyes staring ahead. The scene is set against a pale blue sky with shadowy shapes, creating an ambiguous and dreamlike atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Tooker employs flat tones and simple colors, eschewing shadows and depth for clean lines and pale tones. The tempera medium contributes to the painting's sharp, matte effect.

Context

Untitled is associated with the Social Realism movement in American art, although its dreamlike quality sets it apart from more literal representations of reality.

Artist & collection

Artist

George Tooker

George Clair Tooker, Jr. (August 5, 1920 – March 27, 2011) was an American figurative painter. His works are associated with magic realism, social realism, photorealism, and surrealism. His subjects are depicted…