1957
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1957 oil by Joan Mitchell, a Abstract Expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting is a wild mix of colors and brushstrokes. Thick lines of red, blue, green, and yellow clash and swirl across the canvas. Some areas look like they were painted fast and roughly, while others have smooth, flowing strokes. The colors don’t blend—they bump into each other, creating a busy, energetic feel. The paint is applied so thickly in spots that it almost looks like it could fall off. This technique makes the colors pop and feel almost three-dimensional. The painting doesn’t show anything real, like people or landscapes—just pure color and movement. If you like this style, look up impasto to learn more about how thick paint can change a painting.
Joan Mitchell (February 12, 1925 – October 30, 1992) was an American artist who worked primarily in painting and printmaking, and also used pastel and made other works on paper.
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