Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Realist artist Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. It dates from 2010 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a portrait painting by Lynette Yiadom-Boakye, executed in oil on canvas in 2010. It is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dark-skinned man with a mustache and short hair, gazing slightly upward. One hand is positioned on his chest with fingers spread, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Characterized by thick, visible brushstrokes, the work utilizes impasto techniques to capture light on the subject's skin and attire. The background and shadows are textured, with layered paint creating depth.
History & Provenance
Created in 2010, the painting is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye is a British painter and writer of Ghanaian heritage. She is best known for her portraits of imaginary subjects, or ones derived from found objects, which are painted in muted colours. Her work has…
