Untitled
1966
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1966
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is a wild mix of shapes and colors. Big, rough forms—some look like faces, others like bodies—float against a dark background. The colors are mostly white, black, and deep red, with thick, uneven brushstrokes that make everything feel messy and alive. The painting doesn’t show anything real; it’s all abstract. The way the paint is slapped on thickly gives it a textured, almost chaotic look. If you like this style, check out impasto next.