Untitled
1947
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1947
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a cityscape with a tall, light-colored building in the center. Its dome has a golden top, and it stands out against a sky full of swirling blue and gray brushstrokes. In the foreground, rooftops with chimneys and worn shingles block part of the view. The brushwork is thick and textured, especially on the sky, making it look almost like clouds. The buildings below are simpler, with flat colors and rough edges. If you like this style, look up impasto next.
