Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Realist artist Robert Gober. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1975, this untitled oil on board work belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The composition presents a modest white house with a dark roof, a yellow doorway and a red chimney, set beneath a pale blue sky.
Subject & Meaning
The scene conveys a quiet domestic setting, framed by a bare tree on the left and a leafy tree on the right, with surrounding shrubs. The restrained palette and simple architectural elements emphasize a sense of calm and ordinary tranquility.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil on board, the artist employs muted tones and flat areas of color, allowing the forms of the house and foliage to emerge with minimal modeling. The straightforward rendering underscores the painting’s understated aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Since its completion in the mid‑1970s, the work has been retained by the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains on view as part of the institution’s post‑modern holdings.
Context
The painting reflects a period in which the artist explored everyday subjects through a pared‑down visual language, aligning with broader trends toward minimalism and conceptual approaches in late‑20th‑century American art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Gober is an American sculptor. His work is often related to domestic and familiar objects such as sinks, doors, and legs.
