Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Social Realist artist Philip Evergood. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Philip Evergood's 1941 oil on canvas painting, Untitled, is a genre scene held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a red shirt and yellow pants sitting on the floor with her arms raised. She is positioned in front of a table with two white plates, and two shirtless figures are visible above. The scene's somber atmosphere and the woman's ambiguous action invite interpretation.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of bold colors, such as the woman's red shirt and yellow pants, and the green and yellow table top.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philip Howard Francis Dixon Evergood was an American social realist painter, etcher, lithographer, sculptor, illustrator, and writer. He was particularly active during the Depression and World War II era.
