Untitled
1960
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1960
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1960 oil by Nina Tryggvadottir, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting looks like a pile of crumpled fabric and cloth in deep blues, greens, and browns. The shapes are rough and uneven, with some areas of white and gold peeking through. It feels messy, like clothes tossed in a corner. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, almost like the paint was scraped on. This technique is called *impasto*—it makes the texture pop out at you. Want to see more? Check out impasto to learn how artists use thick paint like this.
