Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Mexican Muralist artist Roberto Montenegro. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1926 oil on canvas painting by Roberto Montenegro, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts three closely stacked faces, set against a simple background of thatched huts in warm tones. The figures wear varied clothing, with one in a white shirt with rolled sleeves.
Technique & Style
The faces are rendered in bold, flat shapes with strong light-dark contrasts. Thick brushstrokes and impasto create textured paint surfaces, with some areas standing out from the canvas.
Artist & collection
Artist
Roberto Montenegro Nervo was a painter, muralist and illustrator, who was one of the first to be involved in the Mexican muralism movement after the Mexican Revolution.
