Untitled
1944
oil
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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Hans Hofmann
Hans Hofmann was a German-born American painter, renowned as both an artist and teacher.
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oil
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1944 oil by Hans Hofmann, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows bold, uneven shapes in bright colors. A red form with black lines juts out over a pale, curved surface. Green and brown streaks fill the background, with splashes of yellow and red scattered like drips. The brushstrokes look thick and rough, almost like they were slapped on. The artist used heavy paint to create texture—some areas look almost three-dimensional. This technique is called *impasto*. Look up impasto to see how other artists used thick paint.
Hans Hofmann was a German-born American painter, renowned as both an artist and teacher.
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