Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Morris Hirshfield in 1940.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Naïve art.

Artwork

Untitled

Morris Hirshfield , 1940

Untitled is an oil painting by the Naïve art artist Morris Hirshfield. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1940, this oil on canvas by Morris Hirshfield presents a quiet interior scene that now belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The work measures roughly a standard easel size and is rendered in a restrained palette, emphasizing the subtle interaction between figures and space.

Subject & Meaning

The composition features two nude women with long dark hair positioned before a wall‑mounted mirror. The figure on the left looks into the reflective surface, while the one on the right turns away, both raising their hands to their hair. A modest table bearing a vase of flowers rests beneath the mirror, suggesting a private, contemplative moment.

Technique & Style

Hirshfield employs a muted green backdrop that offsets the warm flesh tones of the figures. The oil paint is applied with a smooth, almost matte finish, allowing delicate modeling of skin and hair. The overall handling is restrained, focusing attention on the subtle tonal shifts rather than on vigorous brushwork.

History & Provenance

The painting was completed in the early years of World War II and entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings through a mid‑century acquisition program. Its provenance prior to museum ownership is not extensively documented, but it has been exhibited in several retrospectives of Hirshfield’s work since the 1950s.