Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Regionalist artist Peter Blume. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1939 oil painting by Peter Blume, depicts a landscape characterized by a dry, rocky terrain intersected by a small stream. The composition balances earthy tones with vibrant accents.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a natural scene where rugged elements, boulders, brown leaves, and textured ground, coexist with fleeting beauty, symbolized by three bright orange poppies that appear almost surreal in their perfection amidst the faded landscape.
Technique & Style
Blume employed thick, textured brushstrokes, particularly evident in the rendering of rocks and leaves, achieving a tactile quality reminiscent of impasto techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in 1939, the painting is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Blume was an American painter and sculptor. His work contained elements of folk art, Precisionism, Parisian Purism, Cubism, and Surrealism.
