Untitled

Untitled

Richard Serra

2021

oil

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a dark, almost black background covered in rough, uneven marks. The texture looks like tiny specks and streaks of lighter brown or gray, scattered unevenly across the surface. It doesn’t show any clear shapes or figures—just a mix of dark and light patches. The artist used oil stick on top of an etching, which makes the surface look gritty and uneven. It’s hard to tell what it’s supposed to represent, but the texture is the main focus. If you like this kind of abstract work, check out Richard Serra.

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