Untitled
1959
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1959
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1959 oil by Hans Hofmann, a abstract expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting is a mix of bold, flat colors stacked in uneven blocks. You see red, blue, green, yellow, and brown rectangles—some overlapping, others butted up tight. The brushstrokes are thick in spots, making the paint almost stand out from the canvas. The colors don’t blend; they push against each other, creating a sense of depth without any real shapes or scenes. The artist used thick paint to build up texture, especially in the yellow and orange sections. Next, check out the technique called impasto.
