Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the American Folk Art artist Mervin Jules. It dates from 1943 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1943 oil on board painting by Mervin Jules, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a man seated at a wooden table, intently pressing an object into a blue cloth. The surrounding dark room contains a few sparse furnishings, including a coat hanger, metal lamp, and wooden chair.
Technique & Style
The artist employed impasto, applying thick, uneven layers of paint, particularly evident in the rendering of the cloth and the man's jacket. The contrast between the highlighted face and table, and the shadowy surroundings, is accentuated by the textured brushwork.
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