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Untitled

Untitled, by Kamala Ibrahim Ishag, oil, 1985
Untitled, by Kamala Ibrahim Ishag, oil, 1985

Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Kamala Ibrahim Ishag. It dates from 1985 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is an abstract oil painting created by Kamala Ibrahim Ishag in 1985, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features multiple faces amidst a turbulent, swirling background, with varying degrees of clarity and distortion. The faces are rendered in raw, earthy tones, including reds and browns, and appear to be intertwined.

Technique & Style

Thick, uneven brushstrokes and impasto textures contribute to the painting's tangled, expressive quality. The artist's use of layered paint creates a dynamic visual effect, with some areas emerging more clearly than others.

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Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Museum of Modern Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Kamala Ibrahim Ishag in 1985.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Contemporary Abstract.