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Untitled

Jörg Herold

2003

gouache

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary Abstract

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 2003 gouache by Jörg Herold, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Jörg Herold
When & what style?: 2003
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks like a rough, fiery forest at sunset. Thick layers of orange, black, and brown paint cover the whole thing, making it hard to tell where one shape ends and another begins. The colors are messy, almost like smoke or burning leaves. The paint is applied in heavy, uneven strokes—some parts look scraped or dragged. It’s made from gouache, a matte paint that soaks into the paper. The artist used nine pieces of printed paper glued together. If you like this wild, textured look, check out gouache next to see how it’s made.