Untitled
1
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is all dark colors—deep blacks and browns—with a few thin, jagged lines of lighter paint. The lines are uneven, like cracks or scratches, floating across the surface. Some areas glow slightly, catching the light in a way that makes them stand out. The artist used thick, textured paint, almost like slabs, to create this effect. It’s not smooth or polished; it looks rough and raw. Next, check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.
