Untitled

Untitled

Norman Lewis

23

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a wild mix of colors and shapes. Bright yellows, deep blues, and bold reds clash and blend together. You can barely make out figures—some look like people, others like shadows or ghosts. The brushstrokes are thick, almost messy, with black outlines that make the forms stand out. The painting feels like it’s full of energy, like something’s happening fast but you can’t quite tell what. The colors don’t match reality—they’re more like moods or ideas than what you’d see in real life. If you like this style, check out the technique: impasto next.

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