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Untitled, by Morgan Russell, oil, 1929

Untitled

Morgan Russell

1929

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1929 oil by Morgan Russell, a Abstract Expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Morgan Russell
When & what style?
1929 · Abstract Expressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a vibrant, abstract composition featuring a mix of warm and cool colors. The dominant hues are yellow, pink, and green, with darker shades of blue and black in the background. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, with visible texture on the canvas. One interesting detail is the way the artist has used color to create a sense of depth and dimensionality. The warm colors seem to recede into the background, while the cool colors appear more prominent. If you like this style of abstract expressionism, you might also enjoy the works of another artist, Morgan Russell.

About the artist

Portrait of Morgan Russell
Artist

Morgan Russell

Morgan Russell was a modern American artist. With Stanton Macdonald-Wright, he was the founder of Synchromism, a provocative style of abstract painting that dates from 1912 to the 1920s. Russell's "synchromies," which…

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