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Untitled, by Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, oil, 1938

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Overview

Untitled is a 1938 oil by Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, a Abstract Expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva
When & what style?
1938 · Abstract Expressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting features a room with a table and chair, but the scene is fragmented into geometric shapes in shades of brown, blue, and orange. The shapes are arranged in a way that creates a sense of movement and energy. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye through the space. The overall effect is one of dynamic tension, as if the shapes are in motion. For more on the artist's work, look up Maria Helena Vieira da Silva.

About the artist

Artist

Maria Helena Vieira da Silva

Maria Helena Vieira da Silva (13 June 1908 – 6 March 1992) was a Portuguese abstract painter.

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