Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an unspecified painting by the Art Brut artist Marcos Grigorian. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1963 painting by Markos Grigorian, created using dried earth on canvas. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Technique & Style
The work features a rough, textured surface achieved by mixing real dried earth into the paint. The resulting effect is raw and uneven, characteristic of Grigorian's experimentation with unconventional materials.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a cracked, earthy surface in shades of brown and green, with a faint, indistinct shape at its center that may be interpreted as a face or symbol.
Context
Grigorian, born in Iran in 1925 to an Iranian-Armenian family, was a significant figure in modern Iranian art. His work aligns with the art brut movement, which emphasizes raw, unrefined expression.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marcos Grigorian, also known as Marco Grigorian (Armenian: Մարկոս Գրիգորեան; Persian: مارکو گريگوريان; December 5, 1925 – August 27, 2007) was an Iranian-Armenian and American artist and gallery owner, and he was a pioneer of Iranian…
