Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Kenneth Noland, paint, 1968
Untitled, by Kenneth Noland, paint, 1968

Untitled is a paint painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Kenneth Noland. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1968 abstract painting by Kenneth Noland, executed in synthetic polymer paint on canvas.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features horizontal stripes of color, divided into two sections: a pale yellow to white top half and a blue-gray striped bottom half, evoking a sense of lightness and serenity.

Technique & Style

Noland's use of clean, flat, and evenly spaced stripes creates a sense of order and restraint, characteristic of his style.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Kenneth Noland

Artist

Kenneth Noland

Kenneth Noland was an American painter. He was one of the best-known American color field painters, although in the 1950s he was thought of as an abstract expressionist and in the early 1960s as a minimalist painter.…

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Kenneth Noland in 1968.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Abstract Expressionism.