Untitled
1960
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1960
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is mostly one flat, pale green-gray color. In the center, there’s a faint, blurred square shape—like a ghostly window or a smudged mark. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, making the whole thing look rough and textured. The artist used a lot of oil paint in heavy layers, which gives it that bumpy, almost unfinished feel. It’s not trying to show anything real—just colors and shapes mixed together. If you like this style, check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.