Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Rubem Valentim. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1960 oil on canvas painting by Rubem Valentim, a Brazilian artist. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features geometric forms, including two white triangles, a vertical line of small white rectangles, and a thick white stripe crossing a black band. These shapes are characterized by their simplicity and precision.
Technique & Style
Valentim employed flat colors and clean edges in the composition, eschewing shading and texture. The resulting forms are sharp and distinct.
History & Provenance
Valentim, born in Salvador, Bahia, began painting as a child. He later developed an abstract style, of which Untitled is an example.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rubem Valentim (9 November 1922 – 30 November 1991) was born in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. A self-taught artist, he started to paint as a child, doing figure and landscapes for Christmas crèches.
