Untitled
1959
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1959
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is a wild mix of thick, sloppy brushstrokes in bright, clashing colors. Reds, yellows, and blues smudge together, with some dark shapes peeking through like hidden figures. The texture looks rough—almost like the paint was scraped on—with no smooth areas. The artist didn’t try to make it look real. Instead, the colors and strokes feel raw and energetic, almost like a storm of paint. It’s hard to tell what’s supposed to be there, but that’s the point. If you like this style, look up impasto next.