Untitled
1934
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1934
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1934 oil by Loren MacIver, a american_impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a cluttered wooden room packed with odd objects. Shelves sag under books, tools, and a teapot. A globe sits on a low table, next to a red birdcage and a small ladder. The walls are rough wood, and a window on the right lets in light over stacks of papers. Outside, a faint beach or field glows in the background. The artist used thick, textured brushstrokes to make everything feel real but slightly dreamy. The colors are warm and earthy, except for the bright red of the cage and a pink shelf. Check out the artist’s use of impasto for more examples.
