1929
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1929 oil by Gerald Murphy, a Precisionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a big green and yellow shape that looks like a pear or a bottle. Around it are odd, floating objects—a violin, a snail, a shell, and a small circle with a tiny figure inside. The colors are flat and bright, with sharp lines dividing the sections. Some parts have patterns like dots or stripes. The artist used simple shapes and bold colors to make the scene feel dreamlike. The objects don’t quite fit together, but they’re all placed in a way that feels balanced. Next, check out The Museum of Modern Art to see more paintings like this.
Gerald Clery Murphy and Sara Sherman Wiborg were wealthy, expatriate Americans who moved to the French Riviera in the early 20th century and who, with their generous hospitality and flair for parties, created a vibrant…
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