Untitled
1931
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1931
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1931 oil by Pavel Tchelitchew, a precisionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a woman’s face and shoulders against a plain red background. Her hair is dark and pulled back, her expression calm but serious. The dark turtleneck she wears contrasts with the warm red behind her. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving the face a rough, almost sculpted look. The artist didn’t smooth out the paint—it’s clearly visible, especially around her eyes and cheekbones. Look up impasto next to see how artists use thick paint like this.
