Untitled

Untitled

John Levee

1958

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks messy on purpose. Thick, rough brushstrokes pile up in earthy browns, greens, and blues, with some white and black mixed in. The shapes don’t quite form anything clear—maybe a landscape, maybe not. The colors feel muddy and uneven, like the paint was scraped or slapped on. The texture is what stands out. You can almost see the strokes under your fingers. This isn’t smooth—it’s heavy, like the artist used a lot of paint in some spots. Try looking up *impasto* next to see how this technique works.

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