Untitled

Untitled

Rolf Nesch

1966

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks like a collage made of shiny metal pieces. Bright dots in yellow, orange, and white cover the background, while darker shapes form a face and a curved shape below it. The colors are bold—reds, greens, and golds—with rough edges that catch the light. The artist used real metal bits to build up the image, giving it a textured, almost 3D look. It’s not smooth like a painting; it feels more like a puzzle made of small, reflective pieces. Check out Rolf Nesch to see more of his metal relief prints.

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