Untitled
1943
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1943
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1943 oil by Paul Burlin, a Abstract Expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a strange, half-human, half-animal figure with a bull’s head and wings. It’s mid-leap, arms outstretched, over a small pedestal with a flickering flame. The background is a messy mix of yellow, red, and black, with jagged shapes that look like shadows or wings. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, making the figure feel rough and raw. The colors pop but don’t blend smoothly—it’s more like a sketch that got painted over. This style is called impasto, where paint is laid on thick so you can almost see the brushmarks.
Paul Burlin (1886–1969) was an American artist, born in New York City.
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