Untitled
1956
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1956
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1956 oil by Sam Joseph Ntiro, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows five people standing under a thick, leafy tree. Their clothes are bright—reds, greens, and yellows—with some wearing hats. The background is dark and busy, full of tangled branches and shadows. The figures look like they’re working or gathering something, but their faces are blurred. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, almost like the texture of the leaves. The colors pop against the dark background, making the scene feel alive and busy. Check out the impasto technique to see how artists build up paint for bold textures.
Sam Joseph Ntiro (1923–1993) was a Tanzanian artist.
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