Untitled
1960
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1960
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1960 oil by Joseph Beuys, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting looks like a loose sketch with lots of empty space. The top half shows faint outlines of two figures—one standing, one sitting—drawn in light pencil. Below, a few small shapes peek through: a tiny house, a boat, and a few scattered lines. The colors are mostly pale, with just a hint of yellow and brown in a few spots. The paper is stuck to a black background, making the light marks stand out. The artist left big areas blank, like they’re more about suggestion than detail. If you like this kind of open, sketchy style, check out Joseph Beuys.
