Untitled
1978
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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Philip Guston
Philip Guston was a Canadian and American painter, printmaker, muralist and draftsman.
See the richer artist page1978
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1978 oil by Philip Guston, a Contemporary Abstract work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a pile of old metal tools. There’s a big red hook, rusty pliers, a cracked hammer, and a dented wrench all jumbled together. The colors are mostly dark browns and reds, with some faded blue in the background. The tools look worn out and messy, like they’ve been sitting unused for years. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, making the shapes stand out. Check out how the artist used impasto to build up the paint.
Philip Guston was a Canadian and American painter, printmaker, muralist and draftsman.
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