Untitled
1955
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1955
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks messy on purpose. Thick black shapes float against a light, blurry background of soft colors—whites, yellows, and blues. The brushstrokes are uneven, with some areas smeared and others sharp, like the black lines cutting through the middle. The colors don’t mix smoothly. Instead, they bleed into each other, almost like watercolors left to spread. The top half feels dreamy, while the bottom half is darker and more tangled. If this style intrigues you, look up impasto.
