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Untitled, by Roberto Obregón, acrylic, 1984

Untitled

Roberto Obregón

1984

acrylic

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1984 acrylic by Roberto Obregón, a Contemporary Abstract work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Roberto Obregón
When & what style?
1984 · Contemporary Abstract
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows 27 red shapes on a dark background. Each shape looks like a heart but is different—some are thick, some thin, some uneven. They’re all painted flat, with no shadows or details inside. The numbers 1 through 27 are written below each one, and the whole thing is arranged in rows. The red isn’t bright—it’s more like a deep, dull color, almost like rust. The dark background makes the shapes stand out, but they don’t look real or natural. It’s just shapes, no story or people. If you like this, check out Roberto Obregón.

About the artist

Artist

Roberto Obregón

Roberto Obregón (1946–2003) was a Venezuelan artist, born in Barranquilla.

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