Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Lee Krasner. It dates from 1949 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1949 oil on board painting by Lee Krasner, an American artist associated with the Abstract Expressionist movement.
Technique & Style
The painting features thick, textured brushstrokes and layered paint, creating a dynamic, almost three-dimensional effect. Krasner's use of oil on board allows for a rough, expressive quality, with visible ridges and ridges of paint.
Subject & Meaning
The work is characterized by non-representational forms, with jagged shapes and splashes of color dominating the composition. The emphasis is on the process of creating the painting, rather than depicting a specific subject or image.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
Krasner's work was influenced by her training under Hans Hofmann, where she incorporated Cubist elements into her practice, later evolving into her distinctive Abstract Expressionist style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lenore "Lee" Krasner (born Lena Krassner; October 27, 1908 – June 19, 1984) was an American painter and visual artist active primarily in New York whose work has been associated with the Abstract Expressionist movement.
