Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Lee Lozano. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Lee Lozano's 1963 'Untitled' is an oil on canvas diptych held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a face in profile, bisected vertically, with the left side shrouded in darkness and the right side illuminated by soft grays and whites. The eyes are obscured, while the nose and mouth are prominent on the brighter half, creating an unsettling yet familiar effect.
Technique & Style
Thick brushstrokes and impasto technique are used to achieve sharp contrasts between light and dark, giving the painting a textured, almost three-dimensional quality.
Artist & collection
