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Untitled, by Jorge Eielson, tempera, 1964

Untitled

Jorge Eielson

1964

tempera

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1964 tempera by Jorge Eielson, a Contemporary Abstract work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Jorge Eielson
When & what style?
1964 · Contemporary Abstract
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting features a canvas with a white background, divided diagonally by a black, red, and yellow cloth. The cloth is tied in a knot at the center, with the black section on the left and the red and yellow sections on the right. The painting's use of cloth and tempera on canvas creates a unique texture and visual interest. The diagonal division of the canvas adds a sense of movement and energy to the piece. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of tempera, you can explore the work of Jorge Eielson.

About the artist

Portrait of Jorge Eielson
Artist

Jorge Eielson

Jorge Eduardo Eielson was a Peruvian artist and writer. As an artist, he is known for his quipus, a reinterpretation of an ancient Andean device; they are considered precursors of conceptual art.

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