1948
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1948 oil by Renato Guttuso, a Realism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows three people in a bright, angular space. One person is cutting into a giant green watermelon on a table, while another leans in close, hand near their face. The third person stands nearby, arms crossed. Bold colors—reds, greens, and blues—fill the scene, with sharp lines and flat shapes. The watermelon is so big it takes up most of the table, and the light hits it like a spotlight. The people look focused on the task, almost like they’re in the middle of a meal or a market scene. If you like this bold, colorful style, look up impasto.
Aldo Renato Guttuso was an Italian painter and politician. He is considered to be among the most important Italian artists of the 20th century and is among the key figures of Italian expressionism. His art is…
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