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Untitled, by Richard Estes, oil, 1976

Untitled

Richard Estes

1976

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1976 oil by Richard Estes, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Richard Estes
When & what style?
1976
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a storefront with big glass windows reflecting the street. Inside, you can see a few tables with stools, a Coca-Cola sign, and a person walking by. Outside, there’s a bare tree, a car, and some buildings across the street. The artist used tiny brushstrokes to make the glass look super smooth and real. It’s almost like you could reach in and touch the reflection. Next, check out Richard Estes to see how he turned everyday city scenes into art.

About the artist

Portrait of Richard Estes
Artist

Richard Estes

Richard Estes is an American artist, best known for his photorealist paintings. The paintings generally consist of reflective, clean, and inanimate city and geometric landscapes. He is regarded as one of the founders of…

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