Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an acrylic painting by the Contemporary Abstract artist Sam Gilliam. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1977 abstract painting by Sam Gilliam, executed in acrylic and cut canvas on canvas. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Technique & Style
The painting features thick, layered paint that gives it a three-dimensional quality. The artist has applied acrylic paint to create a textured background and bold, colorful accents, resulting in a dynamic and energetic composition.
Subject & Meaning
The work's abstract nature is characterized by a dark, textured background punctuated by splashes of red, yellow, and white, and a central rectangular section with mixed purple, orange, and green hues, creating a sense of movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sam Gilliam was an American abstract painter, sculptor, and arts educator. Born in Mississippi and raised in Kentucky, Gilliam spent his entire adult life in Washington, D.C., eventually being described as the "dean" of…
