Untitled

Untitled

Knud Merrild

1942

wood

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks messy on purpose. Jagged white lines twist everywhere, like tangled wires or broken branches. Dark brown and red splashes dot the mix, while a pale green background holds it all together. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, almost like scribbles. The artist used paint in a way that feels raw—no smooth shapes, just rough edges. The colors clash but also fit, like a storm stuck on canvas. If you like this wild style, check out impasto next.

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