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Untitled, by Karel Appel, oil, 1950

Untitled

Karel Appel

1950

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1950 oil by Karel Appel, a Abstract Expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Karel Appel
When & what style?
1950 · Abstract Expressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting features a vibrant, abstract composition with a central figure and two birds. The figure, rendered in red and yellow, has a large, rounded head with a blue and black face. Its body is adorned with a yellow oval shape, accompanied by a smaller, green bird perched on its chest. A second bird, also green, is positioned to the right of the figure. The artist's use of bold colors and geometric shapes creates a dynamic, expressive piece. The abstract forms and vivid hues evoke a sense of energy and movement. To explore more works by this artist, visit the collection of Karel Appel.

About the artist

Portrait of Karel Appel
Artist

Karel Appel

Christiaan Karel Appel (pronounced ; 25 April 1921 – 3 May 2006) was a Dutch painter, sculptor, and poet.

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