Untitled
1958
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1958
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1958 oil by Renato Cristiano, a Contemporary Abstract work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows two bright orange sea anemones with pinkish tips, their tentacles spread wide. Behind them, a dark, shadowy shape looks like a fish or some other sea creature. The background is mostly dark blues and browns, with quick, messy brushstrokes. The anemones glow against the dark, making them stand out. The paint is thick in spots, giving it a rough, textured look. This painting uses impasto, a technique where paint is laid on thickly.
Renato Cristiano (b. 1926) was an Italian artist, born in Rome.
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