Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Richard Paul Lohse. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1959 oil on canvas painting by Swiss artist Richard Paul Lohse, exemplifies the principles of concrete and constructive art through its systematic geometric composition.
Subject & Meaning
The work features a grid of brightly colored squares arranged in rows, prioritizing contrast and chromatic relationships over representational content or depth.
Technique & Style
Lohse's use of flat, bold, and sharply defined color blocks, devoid of shading or texture, reflects his adherence to abstract geometric principles.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, situating it within the mid-20th-century contemporary abstract art movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Paul Lohse (September 13, 1902 – September 16, 1988) was a Swiss painter and graphic artist and one of the main representatives of the concrete and constructive art movements.
