Untitled
1961
gouache
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1961
gouache
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1961 gouache by Leon Polk Smith, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting is a simple, abstract composition. The background is a dark blue color, and there is a thin, white line that curves across the canvas. The line is made up of small, jagged pieces of paper that have been torn and pasted onto the canvas. The overall effect of the painting is one of simplicity and elegance. The dark blue background provides a stark contrast to the white line, which adds a sense of movement and energy to the composition. If you're interested in learning more about this style of abstract art, you might want to check out the work of Leon Polk Smith.
Leon Polk Smith (1906–1996) was an American painter. His geometrically oriented abstract paintings were influenced by Piet Mondrian and he is a follower of the hard-edge school. His best-known paintings constitute…
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