Untitled
1962
oil
paperboard
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1962
oil
paperboard
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1962 oil by Joseph Ndandarika, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a dark, shadowy forest scene with a small group of people gathered around a cave opening. Light spills out from the cave, illuminating a few figures inside and casting long beams through the trees. The brushstrokes are thick and textured, especially on the rocks and trees, giving everything a rough, uneven look. The light from the cave creates a stark contrast with the surrounding darkness, drawing your eye to the figures inside. The artist used bold strokes to show the rough texture of the forest and rocks, making the scene feel almost tangible. Look up *impasto* to see how this thick paint technique works.
Joseph Ndandarika (1941–1991) was a Then southern rhodesia) artist, born in Harare.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
