Untitled

Untitled

Massimo Campigli

1943

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a wall with shelves full of small framed pictures. The frames are uneven, some cracked or faded. Inside them are faces—some look serious, others seem to smile or frown. The colors are mostly earthy browns, whites, and a few soft reds. The wall itself looks old, with a brick base and peeling paint. Notice how the faces all face forward, like they’re waiting to be seen. Some frames are empty or blank. The artist left gaps where pictures might be missing. If you like this style, check out Massimo Campigli.

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