1955
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1955 oil by Larry Rivers, a Abstract Expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows two quick sketches of the same person’s face—one turned slightly away, the other facing forward. The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy, with soft edges blending into a warm, earthy background. The colors are muted, mostly pale pinks, browns, and blues, giving it a quiet, unfinished feel. The artist left the background bare, focusing just on the face. The eyes stand out with a bright, almost glowing blue, while the rest of the face stays simple and flat. Try looking up *impasto* to see how thick paint can change a painting’s texture.
Larry Rivers (born Yitzroch Loiza Grossberg; August 17, 1923 – August 14, 2002) was an American painter, musician, filmmaker, and occasional actor.
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