Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Realist artist Philip Guston. It dates from 1969 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Philip Guston created Untitled in 1969, an oil on canvas painting now held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dark vehicle with large wheels set against a red backdrop, accompanied by a white abstract shape and a tall building on the left. The dominant muted palette features shades of pink and red.
Technique & Style
Guston employed a loose and expressive style, characterized by visible brushstrokes and textures that add depth to the image. The chunky tires and abstract shape are rendered with a focus on expressive detail.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philip Guston was a Canadian and American painter, printmaker, muralist and draftsman.
